Ranking of Popular Surprise/Prank Ideas
We’re introducing popular surprise and prank ideas in a ranking format!
Do you like surprises and pranks?
From touching surprises for special occasions to lively pranks among friends, there are many forms—but for those who love being startled, these plans are irresistible.
We’ve gathered ideas that will help when you’re planning a surprise or want to pull a prank on a friend.
If you’re the one setting it up, keep in mind that “everyone should be able to laugh in the end,” and have fun enjoying surprises and pranks together!
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Surprise/Prank Popular Idea Rankings (91–100)
Magic Show92rank/position
Card magic using playing cards is a great surprise performance because it requires no elaborate setup, feels familiar, and still has an element of surprise.
In the magic trick shown in the video, not only do you guess the card someone chose, but at the end you also guess their birthday—and as an extra surprise, they receive a Disneyland ticket stuck to the back of the card—making it even more enjoyable.
It’s perfect as a lead-in before presenting the farewell gift to the guest of honor.
Be sure to give it a try.
Surprise videos from around the world93rank/position
Have you ever felt that warm messages sent from faraway places have a special power? WORLD SMILE’s “Surprise Videos from Around the World” is a service that delivers just that kind of wonder and emotion.
People from countries across the globe share heartfelt words with smiles, addressed to your loved one.
The moment you watch it, the whole venue is sure to be wrapped in gentle smiles.
For example, coordinating messages to music to create a moving finale can be a beautiful touch.
Why not create a heartwarming moment together—like a scene from a movie?
A handmade medal gift for the teacher94rank/position
A “medal” that honors someone’s hard work and achievements.
To express gratitude for their efforts, it could be nice for the children to handcraft medals and place them around the teacher’s necks.
The children make them while thinking about their teacher and then present them.
Educationally, it can be a chance to learn about gratitude and seems likely to have a positive impact.
I think gold would be a good color for the medals.
Video letter to the teachers95rank/position
It really warms the heart to hear the teachers’ messages to the children.
You probably see and talk with the teachers every day, but there aren’t many chances to hear what they’re thinking as they interact with you, right? In a graduation video, you can hear things like the love they have for their students that comes through in their messages and memories of the time you spent together—stories you might not hear otherwise.
Don’t just interview the homeroom teacher; be sure to talk with the other teachers who have been watching over the students as well, and try making a video.
Yearbook-style! A slideshow with pages that open96rank/position
A yearbook is a treasure filled with precious memories.
How about creating a video with a yearbook theme? The video starts with flipping open the album, and with each page turn, photos appear that capture the students’ youthful days.
It feels just like you’re really looking through a yearbook, doesn’t it? This is a recommended idea for anyone who wants to make an impressive slideshow, so feel free to use it as a reference.
Free templates are also available.
singing with self-accompaniment97rank/position
No matter the occasion, a gentle, sung-and-played performance draws people in and creates a warm atmosphere.
There’s no doubt the entire venue will be wrapped in the sound and deeply moved.
When you do a sing-and-play set, it’s best to choose songs everyone knows.
One of the charms of sing-and-play is that you can perform solo or with others using an instrument that suits you, like a ukulele or guitar.
Songs by well-known artists like Mr.
Children or Kobukuro might be perfect for sing-and-play, since many people are familiar with them.
A group message written on a shikishi (decorative message board)98rank/position
When you’re saying goodbye to people who have supported you, don’t you sometimes want to give them something tangible along with your gratitude? In times like that, we recommend a message board (yosegaki) on colored paper.
A yosegaki is a classic surprise gift—if you’ve ever received one, you know how memorable and moving it can be.
You can display it where it’s visible, and looking back at it now and then can be encouraging.
Plus, a yosegaki is a surprise that even busy parents can participate in without much burden!
