Simple! Easy one-shot gags. Surefire bits that liven up parties and performances [2026]
When someone says, “Do a quick gag!” you freeze up thinking, “What should I do?” Right? But no worries! If you do a comedian’s catchphrase or a simple impression, everyone already knows the bit, so it’s an easy way to liven up the mood.
People will be saying, “Yes, that one!” and “So nostalgic!”—it’s sure to spark a shared laugh.
Plus, most of these are super easy to copy, so you hardly need any practice beforehand.
This time, we’ve gathered comedian routines and impressions you can perform at parties and various events.
Give them a try for inspiration!
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One-shot gags with everyday tools (11–20)
Dump the spoon straight into the cup.
This is a party trick using a tray, cups, and spoons sold at 100-yen shops.
First, fix the cups onto the tray and line up one spoon in front of each cup.
Then, when you hold the tray and flick your wrist, each of the four spoons flies into a cup—one spoon per cup.
It may seem silly, but if you pull it off, you’re sure to get a round of applause! Since you can do it with easily gathered items, it might be worth practicing for when the moment calls for it.
Toilet Paper Challenge
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♬ Original Song – After-School Aoharu Academy – After-School Aoharu Academy
This is a party trick where you place a glass of water on the end of a strip of toilet paper laid out on a table, then roll the toilet paper back up without tearing it.
Because the glass is heavy, if you reel it in too quickly or jostle it and spill the water, the toilet paper will tear right away.
When you try this trick, make it a head-to-head competition and see who can roll the toilet paper back in the fastest without tearing it!
A moving snake made from a straw wrapper
All you need is a straw wrapper! There are no techniques or tricks involved.
Push the wrapper toward one end and take out the straw, then drip water onto the accordion-like wrapper…
and it starts wriggling! It might be more well-known than you’d expect, but it’s strangely fascinating and fun!
Open a bottle cap with a single sheet of paper
It’s a quick party trick that lets you easily open a beer bottle cap using just a single sheet of paper.
You might wonder how paper could work, but once you fold it, the cap pops off easily.
Why not try it at a drinking party? By the way, you can probably open caps just as easily using a stapler, part of a room door, and similar items.
It seems useful not only as a party trick but also as a life hack.
plastic bottle candle snuffer
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♫ Original song – Kyon (Kyonkuma) – Kyon (Kyonkuma)
This is a simple quick gag using a plastic bottle and candles.
Line up lit candles vertically, then lay a plastic bottle on its side in front of them.
If you smash the bottle with a firm hit, air will rush out of the bottle’s mouth and extinguish the candle flames.
Because it’s just about blowing out candles, it’s the perfect quick trick to show in casual moments.
Practice beforehand and figure out a good technique and which bottles work best for consistent success.
Business card throwing
Many working adults carry business cards.
How about a cool party trick where you throw them? You can stick a card into a target, knock down targets like a carnival game, and enjoy it in various ways! Since they’re made of paper, it might be hard to throw well at first, but practice throwing straight at the target while experimenting with your technique.
The direction can change depending on how much spin you put on the card, so try different approaches.
And be sure to do it safely so you don’t hit anyone!
plate spinning
Plate spinning is a trick where you spin a plate round and round using a single thin stick.
It’s a classic party act that’s been performed for ages as a quick crowd-pleaser! Watching the plate whirl smoothly in good balance is sure to amaze people.
There are plates made specifically for plate spinning, so be sure to use those.
The key tips are: first, hold the stick near the bottom.
Next, start spinning by guiding the tip of the stick along the inner edge of the rim on the underside of the plate.
Once it stabilizes and you stop the stick’s motion, fix the stick into the small indent at the center of the plate and keep it spinning.
Practice until you really get the hang of it.