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)
Akira 100%
Akira 100%, who won the R-1 Grand Prix and has appeared in numerous works as an actor.
Speaking of his act, it’s the tray routine where he hides the important parts with a silver tray.
He skillfully switches hands, flips the tray front and back, and performs various techniques to ensure the back side of the tray is never visible.
Since you can’t be completely naked in public places like shops, try showcasing a cleverly crafted tray performance that keeps things thoroughly covered while still looking reasonably safe! Use your performance to bring smiles to many people.
tambourine
The tambourine may look simple, but it’s actually a surprisingly deep instrument.
It’s not just about hitting it—you can incorporate various movements and techniques, and make good use of the small cymbals around the rim.
By combining different playing methods and motions, you can turn it into a full tambourine performance act.
Up-tempo, exciting music might work well.
You could also take inspiration from Gonzo, the solo performer who has appeared on the Got Talent shows around the world, and put on a lively, fun tambourine act!
A magic trick where a business card turns over
It’s pretty cool to casually perform some table magic at year-end or New Year’s parties, right? For you, I recommend this trick using business cards.
It creates a twisted business card where the left side is the back and the right side is the front—something that seems impossible.
The secret lies in using two business cards and cleverly folding, tearing, and concealing the part being torn.
With a bit of preparation in advance, this can become a quick showstopper that will surely amaze everyone.
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!
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.