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)
plate spinning
The classic gag that’s been loved for ages: plate spinning.
In fact, it’s surprisingly easy to start if you use a dedicated set.
Just place a plate on the tip of a stick and spin it, and you’ll captivate your audience.
It’s super portable, so it’s perfect for quickly showing off at year-end or New Year parties! It’s exciting to increase the number of spinning plates, and even if you mess up, it gets a laugh—great for livening up the crowd.
Add your own lines or costumes, and it’s sure to be an even bigger hit! Give it a try yourself!
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!
No More Worries!! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Party Tricks (31–40)
Umbrella spinning
This umbrella-spinning act was the signature performance of Ebiichi Somenosuke and Sometaro, famous for their “Congratulations!” catchphrase.
Their stock line, “We’re spinning more than usual today,” would instantly bring the house to life.
Why not invite coworkers or classmates to practice and perform this umbrella-spinning act? Video sites are full of tutorials labeled things like “Master it in 3 days” and “Anyone can do it.” Be sure to use them as references.
And of course, the umbrella you’ll need is a traditional wagasa.
It can be hard to find in local shops, but it’s easy to get online.
Filming your practice sessions and showing the video before the main performance could be a great way to build excitement.
Contact juggling
It’s a type of juggling that makes the ball look like it’s floating through the position of the crystal ball and the movement of the hands.
Using a transparent crystal ball creates unique light refraction, and by arranging your fingers cleverly, you can make it appear to float.
Because you move without changing the position of the heavy crystal ball, the performance requires not only smooth hand movements but also arm strength to keep holding the ball.
In the signature pose where both hands are held out to the sides—the highlight of the act—the ball is pinched between the back thumb and the front ring finger.
In this pose, pay extra attention to finger strength and to how you present it.
Open a bottle without using a bottle opener
Don’t you sometimes see it on TV? People opening bottle caps not with a bottle opener, but with things like disposable chopsticks.
How about showing that off as a party trick? Not just chopsticks—anything goes: metal items like belts or spoons, even a folded CD, or amazingly, a folded banknote.
Wouldn’t it look cool to line up all sorts of objects and pop bottles open one after another? If you’re performing at a drinking party, you can open bottled beer and really get the crowd going—it’s a party trick that kills two birds with one stone!
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.
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!