A roundup of street performance ideas to liven up year-end and New Year parties

Head-dropping magic

[Revealed] A Neck-Dropping!? Illusion Magic [The Magic Cyril Did on TV] magic trick revealed

How about a “falling head magic trick” as entertainment for year-end or New Year parties? It’s surprisingly easy to prepare.

With a wire hanger, vinyl tape, and an S-hook, you can make it in no time.

Just like a scene from a movie, the sight of your head dropping will definitely shock the audience! And since you can perform it over and over, it’s sure to get the crowd laughing.

With this, you’ll be well on your way to joining the ranks of street performers who have the audience in the palm of their hand.

Give it a try and create a truly special moment!

Poi juggling

Poi juggling: Technique guide (Beginner level)

We’re introducing recommended tricks for anyone who wants to try poi juggling! Poi juggling includes many flashy yet low-difficulty moves—such as the Fountain, Inspin Flower, and Big Circle—making it perfect for beginners.

You hold a poi in each hand and perform tricks while spinning them, so be sure to practice in a place with few people.

The standard poi has a round ball attached to one end of a cord, but there are various types sold, such as scarf poi and sock poi.

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Human beatbox

[For Beginners] Beatbox Lessons Taught by an Asian Champion!! Learn the Basic Beat Until You Can Do It!!!!!!!

Human beatboxing—think of celebrities like HIKAKIN, and how often it’s featured on TV—is appealing because all you need is a single microphone.

And if you’ve got two people who can beatbox, having them battle would be incredibly cool, wouldn’t it?

Eight Ring

Beginner’s Guide to Eight-Ring Juggling: How to Do It, How to Spin, Practice Methods [Pestrica]

Let me introduce a performance called “Eight Ring,” where you move while rotating rings.

You use two sets of rings, each made of two connected loops, but when you watch the performance, it looks as if each ring is moving independently, which is fascinating.

The foundation of practice is to rotate the rings smoothly.

You simply spin them using your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, but this motion is crucial because it leads to various techniques, so be sure to practice it thoroughly.

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jittering

Jitter Ring [Rangs Japan]

Jittering is a skill toy consisting of a large metal ring threaded with multiple small beads.

You flick the beads with your fingers to make them spin, then rotate the large ring to perform various tricks.

It was sold around the time when yoyos were hugely popular, so some of you may remember it.

It takes a bit of time to learn, but once you get the ring spinning, it’s fun and addictive.

Enjoy the sound it makes, and give it some practice.

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Slinky Juggling

Explaining slinky juggling tricks! How to do the rainbow spring

Slinky, which is also popular as a children’s toy, is used for juggling as well.

A freely moving slinky can look almost alive.

Here, tricks such as the “Windmill,” “Energy Beam,” “Bounce,” and “Moonsault” are introduced.

You can buy slinkies at 100-yen shops, but trying out different slinkies and finding one that feels easy for you to handle is important for learning and improving your skills.

As you get better, you can even show off a big trick like catching a playing card with a slinky.

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balancing act

Saiki Street Performance Academy [Lesson 18: Balancing Acts, Instructor: Zhang Hailun]

Let me introduce a balancing trick using a sheet of newspaper.

Cut the newspaper to about 5 cm wide and 40 cm long, then fold it in half so the width is halved, making a crease so it looks like a “<” shape.Place this folded strip on your nose with the open side facing up and try to balance it.It’ll probably be difficult at first, so I recommend practicing by balancing it on your palm.The key to success is to move in sync with the newspaper’s motion: if it tips forward, move forward; if it tips backward, move backward, and so on.

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Flow Wand

[Juggling] Flow Wand Trick Encyclopedia — Single-Wand Edition [Beginner]

The “flow wand” is a stick with a handle that you can manipulate freely.

It’s a type of juggling, but because the stick floats in the air away from your hand and moves in various ways, it looks as if you’re using psychic powers or magic.

Start by learning basic techniques like swings and spins, then build up to more dazzling advanced tricks.

You’ll need a spacious area to perform this, so when practicing, choose a place with no obstacles and few people around.

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Pen spinning

[For Beginners] A Pro Introduces the First 5 Pen Spinning Basics You Should Learn! [Intro/Normal/Sonic/Infinity]

Many people probably used to do “pen spinning” when they were students.

The basic move is to spin the pen around your thumb, but there are actually several other cool tricks.

There’s the “Tornado,” which moves the pen from the thumb to the index finger; the “Sonic,” which passes the pen between fingers to the next finger; and the “Drummer,” where the pen climbs from the pinky to the thumb.

All of them take practice, but if you master them and combine the tricks, pen spinning—often seen as just a casual pastime—can become an impressive performance.

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Ring juggling

Ring Juggling Tricks Collection — Ring juggling basic tricks

Various props are used in juggling, and this one features ring juggling.

It’s a performance where you throw three rings into the air and catch them.

Keep the rings oriented vertically and aim to toss them overhead.

The key is to calculate the drop points and speed, and throw to places that are as easy to catch as possible.

Techniques like “finger spin,” “back cross,” and “shoulder throw” are introduced, so beginners should definitely give it a try.

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