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No More Worries!! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Party Tricks

Hidden talents for year-end parties, New Year’s parties, after-parties, and class reunions.

Some of you might be thinking, “I don’t have time, and I can’t prepare…”

But if you’re going to do it, wouldn’t you prefer something that’s likely to succeed, or better yet, something moving?

We’ll introduce ideas ranging from easy ones anyone can start to more serious acts, so check them out along with videos!

When you practice, do it in front of a mirror or record yourself and review it—self-checking is the quickest route to improvement!

No More Worries!! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Party Tricks (71–80)

stage combat (sword-fighting choreography)

Wedding reception: Japanese-style performance—stage combat (tate). Wedding Party by Samurai (short version).
stage combat (sword-fighting choreography)

These are action scenes using weapons, often seen in period dramas.

To prevent injuries, both sides need meticulous coordination, and the more you focus on elements like achieving beautiful choreography, the more compelling the result becomes.

two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person

A classic game where two people act as one person: Ninin-baori.

On variety shows they sometimes do ninin-baori and try to eat piping-hot oden! Let’s try it in a place with lots of party food.

In ninin-baori, two people wear a large piece of clothing; the person in back hides their face and only puts their hands through the sleeves.

The person in front doesn’t use their hands and only sticks out their face, and that’s it—ready to go.

To make ninin-baori funny, you want to succeed just a little while mostly failing in amusing ways.

The person in back uses their hands to hold chopsticks or plates and tries to feed the person in front by bringing food to their mouth.

Naturally, since they can’t tell exactly where their own hands are, they’ll sometimes bring the food to somewhere that isn’t the mouth! That earnest effort that somehow doesn’t quite work out—that deliberate not-quite-working is what makes it so funny!

Hyper Yo-Yo

HYPER YOYO ACCEL Official PV
Hyper Yo-Yo

Once a craze among many boys, Hyper Yo-Yos are still enjoyed today as a deep and fascinating toy.

If you want to show it off as a party trick, rather than demonstrating each trick one by one, a freestyle routine that combines tricks to music will likely look much cooler.

[No more worries!!] A Catalog of Party Tricks That Will Liven Things Up (81–90)

Trump Tower

#2 How to Build a Trump Tower [#2 Up to 5 Floors]
Trump Tower

A card tower is perfect as a hidden talent to liven up year-end or New Year parties! Since you just stack playing cards into a triangular shape, anyone can start easily.

Watching someone carefully build the tower has a captivating charm.

But be careful—lose your cool and it can collapse in an instant! Encouraging each other as you aim higher can even help strengthen everyone’s bonds.

As a fun activity for a great time together, a card tower is highly recommended!

Impersonation

[Impressions] What if Mentalist DaiGo talked with “the obvious” as his theme?
Impersonation

Impersonations are a real classic—and always a hit—for hidden talents at year-end and New Year parties.

There are lots of types: facial impressions, voice impressions, singing impressions, and more.

Of course, impressions of celebrities are great, but at a party, how about trying an impression of someone close to you? If you mimic the quirky way a certain boss talks or dresses, it’s sure to liven things up!

Nankin Tamasudare

Nankin Tamasudare — by Morimaru (Full Version with Subtitles)
Nankin Tamasudare

It’s the traditional performing art known as Nankin Tamasudare.

While singing, the performer skillfully manipulates a large reed screen, transforming it into various shapes.

Once you master it, it could become a lifelong art.

Since it’s an old-fashioned performance, it seems like it would delight a wide range of ages—from seniors to children.

Limbo dance

Yancy & Mariconne “Limbo!!” (Short Ver.)
Limbo dance

If you’re looking to put on a high-energy, passion-filled performance, how about the limbo dance? It’s an act that tests your flexibility and back strength.

You’ll get the crowd clapping along, and the whole room can enjoy the fun together.

If you’re not confident in your flexibility, there’s also a funny limbo routine inspired by Yoshimoto Shinkigeki’s Nancy & Mariconnu—you could try that instead! Either way, it’s best to train well and take on the big moment fully prepared!