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!
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[No more worries!!] A catalog of crowd-pleasing party tricks (21–30)
Flare show
It’s a performance that skillfully manipulates bottles and glasses, blending bartending techniques with elements like juggling.
Since it also involves making drinks, it would be perfect for banquet settings.
A compact routine that keeps the bar environment in mind is recommended.
Rather than focusing only on the movement of the props, incorporating talk about drinks that evokes a bar atmosphere will create a vibe and make it even more exciting.
Dump the spoon straight into the cup.
If you’re looking for a quick trick that will wow everyone in an instant, how about livening things up with this party stunt? Fix several plastic cups onto a small tray with double-sided tape.
Place a spoon in front of each cup, then flick the tray so that all the spoons pop into the cups at once.
The key is to use a sharp snap of the wrist in one swift motion.
You can pick up everything you need at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy and affordable.
cross-dressing
For a party trick, how about cross-dressing—the bigger the gap, the funnier it gets? Whether you turn out super cute or hilariously over the top, it’s sure to be a hit.
And once you’re dressed up, your gestures and choice of words will probably change naturally, too!
Bubble Dance
The “bubble dance” became a hot topic after the dance club from Tomioka High School in Osaka performed it.
Their sharp moves in flashy bubble-era outfits make for a stunning performance! It’s sure to liven up year-end or New Year parties, so why not give this dance a try? You could aim to perfectly copy Tomioka High School’s routine, or, if someone in your group actually experienced the bubble era, add some original moves they used to do in clubs.
Put on bubble-era fashion and give it a go!
Flash Anzan
Flash anzan is the skill of instantly calculating numbers that flash across the screen in rapid succession.
Watching someone produce answers right away without even using a calculator is guaranteed to get people excited.
It seems especially approachable for those with abacus experience, so if you practiced the abacus as a child, it might be worth giving it a try.
For people with abacus experience, one key tip is to ‘play’ the abacus in your head.
Beyond that, steady progress comes from repeatedly solving problems over and over.
If you’re an abacus user or just good at math, why not practice a bit and show off your skills?
recorder
How about trying a party trick using the recorder that most people learned in elementary school? In school, you usually play children’s songs, which have fewer notes and seem like anyone could play them with a bit of practice.
So if you pull out a recorder at a party, many people will probably assume you’re going to play that kind of tune.
Why not turn that expectation on its head and perform a popular song that’s rarely played on the recorder? At the party, people will first be puzzled—what song is this?—and the moment they recognize it, the room will erupt with excitement.
oshibori doll
We make dolls out of oshibori (wet towels).
Some are simple and can be made with just the towel, while others use rubber bands or disposable chopsticks.
Rubber bands don’t take up much space, so it’s fine to carry them around.
There are even performances where people put on plays or dance the Soran Bushi using oshibori dolls.
Break disposable chopsticks using the paper sleeve
Breaking disposable chopsticks using the paper sleeve—it’s a bit of a surprising trick, isn’t it? It needs no prep and you can do it right away, so it’s perfect as a small bit of entertainment at gatherings.
The key is to pin the chopsticks on the table and strike the paper sleeve down with force.
That split-second impact will neatly break the chopsticks in two.
Pull it off and you’re sure to hear gasps of surprise! It’s a great hidden talent to show off a new side of yourself.
With this, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a master of party tricks!
papercutting
Here’s an introduction to “kamigiri,” a performance you can do with just paper and scissors.
This is truly a skill-based art, so it takes practice, but if you can perform it, it’s sure to make you stand out at any party.
Simply put, you present improvised paper-cut art while talking.
What you say is up to you, but it’s good to touch on the theme—what you’re expressing.
Watching hands move decisively without any preliminary sketch makes you excited, wondering what it will become.
Once you’ve chosen a theme, start by drawing a rough outline at first and practice so you can cut smoothly.
Matsuken Samba
Whether it’s the year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen or a massive music show on a commercial network, this “Matsuken Samba” has the power to completely transform the atmosphere of any stage.
And since it makes everyone smile in an instant, I don’t think there’s any entertainment better than this! It’s fine if it’s an all-girls team, and if you’re a man, find a woman willing to collaborate and try performing “Matsuken Samba.” There’s a lot to prepare—wigs, costumes, pom-poms to hold—but that’s part of the reward.
We’re looking forward to a stage performance that will become legendary!