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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Dance, Rhythm, and Expressive Arts (1–10)
dance
I think many people took dance lessons when they were kids.
And for those who say, “I have zero dance experience…,” how about learning a routine as a party trick? There are songs that hype up the room just by dancing to them, like BTS’s “Dynamite” or Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE’s “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Practice just one song relentlessly and get ready for the day you’ll perform it! Men doing dances originally aimed at women also goes over well.
TWICE’s “TT” and Tokimeki♡Sendenbu’s “Suki!” are great picks.
Pour your heart into one song and give the practice your all!
Kendama
People say anyone can do it with practice, but I think continuing that practice isn’t something just anyone can do.
If you happen to get hooked, the path to becoming a kendama master might not be so far off.
Plus, it’s surprisingly cool when you can do it—that’s a big bonus!
Finger dance
Finger dancing is a magical kind of entertainment that turns in-person gatherings into something special.
No matter how small the venue, you can start anywhere, anytime.
Watch the many trending videos on YouTube, master the dynamic movements of your fingertips, and you’ll quickly become the center of attention! All you need is a smartphone and your favorite music.
With no advance preparation required, it’s perfect for impromptu performances.
There’s plenty of beginner-friendly learning material, and because you can look cool in a short time, finger dancing is a highly recommended party item.
A finger whistle you can play with just one finger
If you can whistle with your fingers, it looks cool and really livens up the moment.
And if you can do it with just one finger and even add pitch, that’s impressive enough to count as a party trick.
It seems Okinawa has many masters of finger whistling, and here’s a video where they share their tips.
Definitely give it a try yourself.
Juggling
It looks like a one-shot gag that requires a lot of technique, but it’s actually a juggling-style trick that uses an optical illusion—once you realize the secret is just moving the ball up and down, it’s kind of funny.
That said, the person in this video presents it so well that you can’t help but get drawn in.
On the other hand, a more amateurish feel might be interesting and good in its own way.
Dance, Rhythm, and Expressive Arts (11–20)
Dice stacking
It’s a quick trick where dice in a cup stack higher and higher just by shaking the cup.
Once you get the hang of it, it’s said to be relatively easy to do.
You can buy dice and a plastic cup at a 100-yen shop, so it doesn’t require much money or preparation.
Give it a try!
ventriloquism
A classic go-to routine so iconic that many people probably think of ventriloquism—made famous by Ikkokudou—when they hear “one-shot gag”! You can banter with a puppet partner, and of course there’s the staple performance where the voice comes in late.
By the way, that famous line, “Hey, my voice is… reaching you… late,” is surprisingly easy to pull off! It’s a versatile bit that can be combined with other quick gags.
