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 (41–50)
freestyle rap
If you’re looking for a cool party trick, how about some freestyle rap? The appeal of rap lies in its confident presence, word choice, and the satisfying feel of rhymes.
It might seem tough for beginners, but it’s actually a very free form, so for a party performance, it’s great to express your emotions in straightforward words.
A two-person rap battle is also recommended.
Play a beat as background music and use your words to attack your opponent—get the crowd fired up!
cheering squad
What’s being featured is a signature of the Tokyo University of Agriculture cheer squad: the Daikon Dance.
Dressed in their squad uniforms, they begin their cheer in a crisp, electrified atmosphere, but the sight of them performing while holding a daikon radish in each hand feels familiar and even brings a chuckle.
If you have a gathering or party with alumni from the university, why not showcase this beloved cheer from your alma mater? Performing it in its formal version will evoke nostalgia, and incorporating playful elements—like the daikon—can turn it into a lively crowd-pleaser.
wotagei
Otagei might look like people wildly swinging glow sticks around and dancing chaotically, but each move actually has a proper name, and what you’re seeing isn’t random—it’s a showcase created by combining specific techniques.
When the moves are tight and precise, it looks really cool and gets the audience pumped.
Let’s practice some otagei and put on a performance! How about trying it with a song from your favorite anime? It makes for a great show, especially when the venue is dark.
The Medicine Peddler (Uirō Uri)
How about performing “Uirō-uri,” one of the Eighteen Great Kabuki Plays? That said, rather than staging a Kabuki performance, try reciting or memorizing and presenting Uirō-uri.
It’s well known as a tool for diction training used by announcers and voice actors.
If you can do this, it’s quite a skill, isn’t it? Can you deliver it smoothly—without mistakes, without stumbling, and without getting stuck?
Magic using a smartphone
A heart-pounding magic trick that lets you know someone’s smartphone passcode.
You can use it as a magic performance, but it’s also a handy technique if you secretly want to find out a family member’s or partner’s passcode.
It uses the iPhone’s calculator: first, have the person enter their passcode so the performer can’t see it, then have them add a random four-digit number.
After that, by pressing the minus button and then the equals button, you can immediately see the originally entered number—taking advantage of how the calculator works.
belly dance
Have you ever watched “Gibo to Musume no Blues” (Stepmother and Daughter’s Blues) starring Haruka Ayase? It was a wonderful drama that moved many people with the slightly unusual mother-daughter relationship between Haruka Ayase and Moka Kamishiraishi.
One of the most talked-about moments was Haruka Ayase’s belly dance comedy bit.
The internet buzzed with comments like, “A top actress wouldn’t go that far.” If you’re usually known as a serious person, why not try belly dancing as a way to break out of your shell? It’s a comedy act where you draw a funny face on your stomach and make it undulate or puff out to get laughs.
It’s an act that requires choosing the right time and place, so please be cautious if you decide to perform it.
ventriloquism
Ventriloquism is actually easy to start! The trick is to talk without moving your mouth much, but at first it’s best to use a stuffed toy.
It’s also fun to imitate the voice of your pet or a favorite character.
If you mix in a few simple jokes, you might get some unexpected laughs.
Just delaying your voice a little can make you look like a real ventriloquist.
If you show it off at a year-end or New Year’s party, it’s sure to be a hit.
Handstand & headstand
At a press conference for the Asahi TV drama “Sakura no Tou,” Hiroshi Tamaki said, “I was surprised when Ms.
Hirosue suddenly started doing a handstand,” which drew laughter from the audience.
An unexpected person doing a handstand can really catch people off guard.
If you have time to practice, why not try handstands or headstands? There are plenty of instructional videos uploaded, so even beginners can feel comfortable.
If you’re confident in your physical ability, you could add a little extra flair—like reading a book while in a handstand or eating ramen while doing a headstand!
Fork bending
It’s fork bending rather than spoon bending.
With a spoon, you only bend the neck area, but with a fork you can bend the tines in different directions and so on.
Once you get the knack, it’s all about how you present it.
Practice makes perfect!
A one-shot gag using a hat
It’s a party trick using a hat.
With a round-brimmed hat, you can toss it high and catch it on your head to wear it, spread your arms and roll it along them, roll it across your back up to your head and put it on, and so on.
It takes a bit of practice, but it’s sure to wow the crowd! Why not start practicing right away?