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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Acrobatic performance techniques (1–10)
riding on a 1.8-liter sake bottle
As the title suggests, it’s a simple yet profound trick: gripping a 1.8-liter sake bottle between both feet and standing on it.
All you need are a sake bottle, strength, and core stability.
It may look plain, but I hope you can sense the power behind it.
Sport stackingNEW!
This is a performance that uses 12 plastic cups.
Sport stacking is a sport where you stack and unstack cups in predetermined formations without mixing up the order.
The key seems to be doing it smoothly.
Many people get hooked on it, and there are even world championships.
If you time yourself, it can be even more exciting.
You can perform solo, but trying it as a pair is also recommended.
How about performing it with a colleague who joined the company at the same time as you?
devil stickNEW!
A devil stick is a street performance and juggling prop where you use two sticks to manipulate a central stick in the air without dropping it.
As you tap or push with the two sticks and watch the central stick seem to float, it starts to feel a bit magical.
With vivid hand movements, watching that single central stick in motion might even make you think, “Is it attached to a string?” While there are high-difficulty tricks, there are also beginner-friendly ones, so give it a try!
rock balancingNEW!
Rock balancing is the art of stacking rocks and stones.
Because you do it so the stacked pieces don’t collapse, it seems like a performance that really tests your concentration.
If you can keep the rocks and stones standing at just the right angles, you might even get a big round of applause from onlookers.
Since all you do is find stones you like on a beach or riverbank and stack them, it seems like an easy hobby to enjoy casually.
Let’s invite our bosses and seniors to immerse themselves in the world created by rocks and stones, too.
It might spark more conversation from there.
Acrobat Performance Techniques (11–20)
Group gymnasticsNEW!
If the new employees put on a group gymnastics performance, it would surely liven up the welcome party.
When we think of group gymnastics, we picture making fan shapes or cactus formations at school sports days.
It would be great if a few of the new employees practiced and performed together.
Group gymnastics works even with a small number of people, so why not give it a try together? A group gymnastics routine by a few new hires would likely convey a strong sense of unity and passion.
With its impactful performance, it might also be a good opportunity to break the ice with senior employees.
Moonwalk in a Week
The moonwalk, which Michael Jackson and others once performed to huge success.
It’s a bit advanced as a party trick, but it looks really cool if you can pull it off.
This is a video of someone attempting the moonwalk after a week of practice.
It also introduces various tips, so why not give it a try little by little when you have some free time?
set fire on (one’s) hand
All you need is a lighter.
Not a turbo lighter or a Zippo—use an ordinary 100-yen disposable lighter.
Make a loose fist with some space inside and fill it with the lighter’s gas.
Then, before the gas escapes, open your hand while igniting the flame, and a fireball will form above your hand! Since it’s just the gas burning, your hand won’t feel hot, but you are dealing with fire, so be careful to ensure there’s nothing nearby that could easily catch fire.