MALL WIZARD - New Guy

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  • čas přidán 24. 12. 2023
  • Adya, the tired retail employee at 'Kounter Kulture', is tasked with coaching the new guy, a wizard, on how to properly man the register. (Episode 1)
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    Mall Wizard is a cartoon about life in retail with a whimsical, arcane twist as Adya and The Wizard learn more about eachother, ancient magic scrolls and the world of commercialism!
    CREDITS:
    Directed, Written, Edited and Animated by Alistair Boubli
    The Wizard - Alistair Boubli
    Adya - Madison Rowe
    Emo Guy - Mann Lightfoot
    Punk Girl - Zobeebop
    Soda Dude - Alistair Boubli
    Music by Dylan Wesch
    #cartoon #comedy #mallwizard #pilot #animation #animated #indieanimation #indiepilot #wizard #retail #series #magic
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  • @Alistocrat
    @Alistocrat  Před 5 měsíci +1965

    Hey everyone! I'm so grateful for all the support for Mall Wizard!! I've seen a few comments about the similarities between The Wizard and Steve from Bigtop Burger and I wanna say yes! I absolutely love BTB and this short is in many ways inspired by its humour! Shows like BTB, Sublo & Tangy Mustard and others are what inspired me to get into indie animation and create my own stuff online. I was also heavily inspired by those AI "Wizards in fast food kitchens" pictures. I honestly made this short for fun and to decompress after my last huge project, Hugo's Mind Palace, so I kinda just threw in everything I thought was funny lol. Also, in terms of The Wizard's voice, its a voice I've been doing for years in my D&D campaigns!
    I hope to continue this series in a more unique and original direction so stay tuned!
    And, in case you're interested, follow along with the progress of the new episodes over on my Patreon! patreon.com/alistairdraws

    • @Sketchietoonie
      @Sketchietoonie Před 5 měsíci +25

      I was suprised to see that you voiced the wizard in this when I looked in the description. It's very impressive.

    • @ydydydyd146
      @ydydydyd146 Před 5 měsíci +8

      I love it!!!! Please make more ❤

    • @comfycozi
      @comfycozi Před 5 měsíci +7

      i loved the voices of everybody in this, and the very bigtop esc animation is awesome! (and im excited to hear you wish to continue this)
      gaAHHHH SKELETON- *poof*

    • @tigsgotscrum9995
      @tigsgotscrum9995 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Rlly loved it I need more fr

    • @ThatPersonaa
      @ThatPersonaa Před 5 měsíci +1

      Banger pilot episode, keep it up broski!

  • @LightmareShadow
    @LightmareShadow Před 5 měsíci +2766

    This is too good of a concept for this to not have any more shorts or continuations. I also love the character of the wizard, though his voice is often much calmer then his wacky movements which is a bit disorienting.
    Also, just turning the costumers into skeletons is flipping hilarious.
    Keep it up. Love seeing the clever stuff you make!

    • @plutoonium
      @plutoonium Před 5 měsíci +114

      honestly, i love his calm voice in goofy scenarios. really makes it feel like this is "normal" for him and exemplifies how comparitively strange he is to anyone else.

    • @LightmareShadow
      @LightmareShadow Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@plutoonium Totally fair.

    • @cubirk
      @cubirk Před 5 měsíci +1

      NO YOURUBE SHORTS

    • @benjatendo5015
      @benjatendo5015 Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@cubirk Shorts as in short episodes

    • @cubirk
      @cubirk Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@benjatendo5015 oh oks i almost brain not think

  • @258thHiGuy
    @258thHiGuy Před 5 měsíci +1401

    I can't tell if this was intentional, but the wizard is almost a dead ringer for Steve from Bigtop Burger in the way he talks and acts.

    • @weirdreapr
      @weirdreapr Před 5 měsíci +86

      That’s what I was thinking too! I love it honestly lmao

    • @domeen0gt895
      @domeen0gt895 Před 5 měsíci +66

      For a minute I thought he was voiced by the same VA.

    • @VibeDPyro
      @VibeDPyro Před 5 měsíci +41

      Him and Steve definitely would just chill out and cause casual chaos

    • @TheCat_3
      @TheCat_3 Před 5 měsíci +9

      I wouldn't say that but it's definitely inspired

    • @roccobrandicoco
      @roccobrandicoco Před 5 měsíci +36

      When the first customer comes in It's pretty much a 1:1 recreation lmao

  • @HalfAsleepSam
    @HalfAsleepSam Před 5 měsíci +330

    I actually died when the cash register made a Source Engine metal hit sound omfg

    • @zangimation1234
      @zangimation1234 Před 5 měsíci +10

      Plus the customers making minecraft skeleton sounds! Nice lil details

  • @retrobyte_4006
    @retrobyte_4006 Před 5 měsíci +181

    The 3rd guy, wizard by like a single frame turning them into a Skeleton made me absolutely die, I need more of this!😂

    • @juliankohler5086
      @juliankohler5086 Před 5 měsíci +11

      - "He looked at me" 😢
      - "No, he didn't!" 😠

  • @flamingaxelburn
    @flamingaxelburn Před 5 měsíci +1253

    Wait, he turned people into skeletons... But without casting fireball? In fact, I i don't believe I saw a single fireball cast during this video. He's not a wizard at all, is he? He's just a sorcerer posing as a wizard.

    • @tb_neitor
      @tb_neitor Před 3 měsíci +6

      Whats the diference?

    • @genarotorresvargas5513
      @genarotorresvargas5513 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Hahahha

    • @00s.v.n.s00
      @00s.v.n.s00 Před 3 měsíci +45

      ​@@tb_neitora sorcerer's powers are innate while a wizard's powers are not innate and comes from well practiced spells or certain potions

    • @andrewgreeb916
      @andrewgreeb916 Před 3 měsíci +2

      You do know sorcers cast more fireballs than wizards, right?

    • @OOStev
      @OOStev Před 3 měsíci +13

      How do you think he got rid of the flesh so quick? He combo’d a necromancy spell and cast pyromancy at the same time to leave only bone

  • @Joubes
    @Joubes Před 5 měsíci +228

    Really captured that "training the new boomer at work" feeling

    • @myrealnamesoundsamericanasf
      @myrealnamesoundsamericanasf Před 3 měsíci +13

      back in his day he rocked down to electric avenue

    • @HealyHQ
      @HealyHQ Před 2 měsíci

      The fact boomers still need to work is an indictment of how horrible our society has become...

    • @archie6890
      @archie6890 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@HealyHQarent they the ones that caused most of the problems it would be morr unfair to let them go without working they cant just cause a bunch of problems for younger people and then die

  • @metarmored
    @metarmored Před 4 měsíci +32

    the way he just assembles the cap into hs hat is great

    • @YorkJonhson
      @YorkJonhson Před 4 měsíci +4

      Ah I didn't catch that first glance. Thought it just disappeared. Hahah

  • @JunkyardDigs
    @JunkyardDigs Před 4 měsíci +507

    Is this using a few of the same voice actors from Big Top Burger? I'm getting some major Steve and Penny vibes 👀

  • @cem2217
    @cem2217 Před 5 měsíci +938

    I adore the Mall Wizard with my whole being. Hope we will see his verbose ass again soon

  • @kannonsircy7748
    @kannonsircy7748 Před 5 měsíci +572

    Glad that one guy can live his dreams of scaring people in graveyards.

  • @mushlii
    @mushlii Před 5 měsíci +89

    1:09 annnndddd I subscribed
    Also I love how calm his voice is, like, this is ACTUALLY an old man who has no idea what he is doing and has no skills whatsoever aside from magic. I just love everything about this 😭💕

  • @kaydencethomas6106
    @kaydencethomas6106 Před 4 měsíci +40

    1:40 ✨️*UGGGGHH SKELETON*✨️

  • @MollyFox-gs3sl
    @MollyFox-gs3sl Před 5 měsíci +251

    The customers quickly realized the joyous spooky existence that is being a skeleton

    • @fabianf.2300
      @fabianf.2300 Před 3 měsíci +3

      That is exactly what a skeleton would say!

  • @wokeupfromsleep9401
    @wokeupfromsleep9401 Před 5 měsíci +384

    I remember when high quality animation like this would guarantee you a million views on CZcams. The bar really has been raised.

    • @DeathnoteBB
      @DeathnoteBB Před 5 měsíci +22

      I mean it’s been less than a day

    • @prodbyjayeff2956
      @prodbyjayeff2956 Před 5 měsíci +7

      DA DAY DIS COMMENT WAS POSTED DA VID HAD LIEK 30K VIEWS AND NOW ITS GOT 63K SO ITS GROWING P FAST U KNOW WHAT I MEAN

    • @kayagorzan
      @kayagorzan Před 5 měsíci +8

      You gotta wait a little

    • @prodbyjayeff2956
      @prodbyjayeff2956 Před 5 měsíci +4

      NOW IT HAS 73K WTF

    • @StofenThe1st
      @StofenThe1st Před 5 měsíci +8

      Well there’s a well documented issue of youtube burying animated projects in discoverability as well.

  • @BlackReaper0
    @BlackReaper0 Před 3 měsíci +16

    2:20 MOOD. Legitimately

  • @koketsok1513
    @koketsok1513 Před 5 měsíci +21

    There is so much regular show energy in this that I feel sorta refreshed as I did not know I needed something like this. This was a great watch for something so short, it really feels like a inbetween show you would see on adult swim.

  • @RT60
    @RT60 Před 5 měsíci +132

    Love how they're mildly annoyed about being dead but lowkey start enjoying it 😭
    another hit, great stuff

  • @TopAnimeLoverEver
    @TopAnimeLoverEver Před 5 měsíci +11

    This feels reminiscent of Bigtop Burger levels of chill and goofy and I LOVE it. It is just so cozy and silly and I vibe with it. ❤

  • @nocturnalsunflower6512
    @nocturnalsunflower6512 Před 5 měsíci +10

    love how none of them even panic when they’re first skeletonised and just sound mildly inconvenienced by it before realising “fuck yeah, spooky time”
    Anyways, i’d do anything for ✨Mall Wizard✨

  • @RatTailSoup4
    @RatTailSoup4 Před 5 měsíci +49

    this is actually super relatable to my first retail experience
    i got so anxious working at the register i turned everyone into skeleton as well!

  • @Sketchietoonie
    @Sketchietoonie Před 5 měsíci +40

    I love the "dude wtf" joke. It's one of the best jokes In animation this year.

  • @ricesworld2506
    @ricesworld2506 Před 5 měsíci +4

    2:33 I love how you sneaked in the Minecraft skeleton noise
    This is gold

  • @deadpoolnerd
    @deadpoolnerd Před 4 měsíci +5

    I absolutely love this. Love the premise just tired done normal person, meets all mighty magical mythical person. And I love the art style. Even the little flair going off model using real lips randomly. Love it. Really gives me like Billy and Mandy vibes love it.

  • @ameliagomez868
    @ameliagomez868 Před 5 měsíci +90

    I want a whole show of this I love it

  • @lxviii3934
    @lxviii3934 Před 5 měsíci +11

    The Minecraft skeleton noises at the end is crazy 2:28

  • @EggBoi235
    @EggBoi235 Před 3 měsíci +5

    If this could be funded by a big studio, I would watch it religiously.

  • @punpumpkin1148
    @punpumpkin1148 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is highkey lowkey giving Bigtop Burger vibes
    And
    I love it sm

  • @Epicmmo
    @Epicmmo Před 5 měsíci +38

    We need a mall wizard series, this would go crazy.

  • @MapleMilk
    @MapleMilk Před 5 měsíci +25

    Fucking love the comedic timing on this short
    Every joke landed for me, honestly
    Very nice

  • @liontamer4581
    @liontamer4581 Před 3 měsíci

    the "Geh, skeleton" part got me, as well as the silently pointing one

  • @Adrian-kt7wd
    @Adrian-kt7wd Před 4 měsíci +4

    I would pay an ungodly amount for this to be a real show 😂

  • @MaceyJSmalley
    @MaceyJSmalley Před 5 měsíci +73

    No finer way to welcome in the holidays than some magic tomfoolery ✨
    Fantastic work as always, Ali. Love to see it

  • @leviathan7231
    @leviathan7231 Před 5 měsíci +13

    This feels like bigtop burger and inside job combined, i love it so much

  • @thomasb7347
    @thomasb7347 Před 2 měsíci +1

    He said no magical tomfoolery but i suspect that there will indeed be magical tomfoolery

  • @mythcat1273
    @mythcat1273 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Let's all thank mall wizard for being so whimsical

  • @toad1414
    @toad1414 Před 5 měsíci +125

    Dude, i love this so much. I've been so hyped to see this, and it is even better than I imagined it would be!!
    The animation is so stylish, and it gives the same vibe as BigTop Burger does. Super silly, super fun, overall extremely enjoyable!!
    I hope you'll make more episodes in the future!! :>

  • @KitCabaret
    @KitCabaret Před 5 měsíci +29

    God the animation and the comedic timing on this are SO delightful. Also somehow the wizard sounds exactly like I was hoping he would just based on the thumbnail, he is everything I didn't know I needed

  • @willmarsden6921
    @willmarsden6921 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Honestly, I really enjoyed this. It's like we have entered a golden age or CZcams Creators, hope this gets more popular so we can see more! ❤

  • @kaydencethomas6106
    @kaydencethomas6106 Před 4 měsíci +3

    1:45 *What did you do* *Aaa ah Panic * 😂

  • @Jaffersin
    @Jaffersin Před 5 měsíci +31

    Delightful stuff, getting a little bit of Worthikids vibes in the character's diction and line delivery, which I mean as high praise. The high concept you've established and the set design is fantastic and full of potential. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for any new installments, until then, great work and happy holidays.

  • @m_29
    @m_29 Před 5 měsíci +18

    This is like a real cartoon made for TV! Maybe even better than that considering how some of them turn out... Great job, man!

  • @Justaperson2023
    @Justaperson2023 Před 28 dny

    The opening credits give off major "Inside Job" vibes

  • @GoobusShmoobus
    @GoobusShmoobus Před 3 měsíci +1

    The Minecraft skeleton noises as they walked away made me chuckle😂

  • @Sprunkle2
    @Sprunkle2 Před 5 měsíci +32

    A great Christmas accompaniment. Loved this so much my guy. Hope to see more and more and be able to help this time

  • @kitkatdoesstuff747
    @kitkatdoesstuff747 Před 5 měsíci +7

    My guy is petrified 😭😂

  • @FlameBinder55
    @FlameBinder55 Před 3 měsíci

    I like how the dude was mildly inconvenienced about turning into a skeleton, but then was just chill about it.

  • @nicholasaugello2534
    @nicholasaugello2534 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was great , why hasn't anyone else thought of such a great idea of having a wizard work in a convenient store?

  • @kratangg-arang
    @kratangg-arang Před 5 měsíci +15

    Was so hyped for this, and it’s BEYOND AMAZING. The timing and style work together so well, and moments like the lips and sudden point to the side had me *deceased* . The possibility of a bunch of shorts like this is *so cool*
    Not to mention, K💀unter Kulture is about to get a lot more patronage with customer service like that!

  • @STARFOXiswatchingYOU
    @STARFOXiswatchingYOU Před 5 měsíci +7

    GOD, THIS IS FREAKING GOLD 😔🙏🙏🙏
    The humor, animation, idea…everything is just so weird and warm at the same time 🙇🙇🙇

  • @mewhunter27
    @mewhunter27 Před měsícem

    I really like that being turned into a skeleton just like does nothing to them and they‘re still alive in spirit and they just go “damn”

  • @JonFromWA
    @JonFromWA Před 2 měsíci +1

    Necromancy at its finest 😂

  • @lukasbanana4949
    @lukasbanana4949 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I really hope that you see this, but this truly is something that inspired me today. For such a simple three minute cartoon, it has a lot of surprising depth, and intrigue to it. Seriously, this is really really good. I love the concept so much, and it’s so simple. I would literally cry if I saw a TV show like this.
    There’s so much to gush about it. I love the characters, the intro, the animation style, the music, the jokes, everything. I love your work, please keep it up!!

  • @VyouttarAnimations
    @VyouttarAnimations Před 5 měsíci +4

    As an animator i find your animations so inspiring 🔥 great work

  • @CherryZomb13
    @CherryZomb13 Před 29 dny

    The exploding TARDIS. Classic.

  • @DanBacksIide
    @DanBacksIide Před 3 měsíci

    I’m glad there was no magical tomfoolery in this episode

  • @butterslime8030
    @butterslime8030 Před 5 měsíci +3

    1:58 I absolutely loved this part of the video, it was so stupid but i still think it’s hilarious, please continue this series!!

  • @TheMedicatedArtist
    @TheMedicatedArtist Před 4 měsíci +3

    Saw your pinned comment. Was gonna ask since it seemed like BTB flew under the radar compared to Hazbin Hotel or The Amazing Digital Circus.
    It’s not a bad thing if your art reminds people of something they already love; I hope more of the art community switches to this mindset. Not every art style/premise/etc. needs to be 100% unique. But I digress. I hope we see more of these characters, even in short videos like this one.

  • @thedarr2489
    @thedarr2489 Před 3 měsíci

    Cashier: and what did that guy do?
    Wizard: He looked at me...

  • @aliemirduran5530
    @aliemirduran5530 Před 4 měsíci +1

    He’s just a Silly Little Whimsical Wizard Guy

  • @raynekirk9336
    @raynekirk9336 Před 5 měsíci +2638

    No way I'm first on mall wizard vid. 🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️

  • @Jell000
    @Jell000 Před 5 měsíci +12

    The “oh-oh my. Oh dear. Oh…” when he’s trying to figure out the cash register got me haha
    I wonder if this is in the same world/has any connections to hugo?
    Editing this after 4 months because I realized that there is actually a reference to hmp on one of the t-shirts at 2:40! Obviously doesn’t prove any in-universe connections, but I wanted to point it out nonetheless

    • @aceofspades8474
      @aceofspades8474 Před 5 měsíci +3

      He said on stream that mall wizard and Hugo aren’t in the same universe, but since Hugo and the gang are dimension hoppers there’s some slight chance for crossover.

  • @pyrocryptic29
    @pyrocryptic29 Před 5 měsíci +1

    we need more goofy shorts like this. its like a relate able daydream you have while working.

  • @Mayeur000Donz
    @Mayeur000Donz Před 5 měsíci

    Karens in retail will be the next greatest arthurian villain.

  • @stuffiguess7680
    @stuffiguess7680 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Dude that was awesome, I actually had a good laugh.

  • @bliponthe
    @bliponthe Před 5 měsíci +5

    Yo this animation is really great! Not sure if this is a pilot for a new show or something but it’s cool! Keep it up!

  • @fumarc4501
    @fumarc4501 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Glorious. Would enjoy more Mall Wizard shenanigans!

  • @HiWizard420
    @HiWizard420 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That pretty accurately sums up retail work

  • @aceofspades8474
    @aceofspades8474 Před 5 měsíci +3

    0:44 The George Easter egg in the background is cool. Ultimately this was very fun and the character designs and art style are cute and endearing as always, definitely will enjoy more of this or any other content you make in the future.

  • @THEEND4444
    @THEEND4444 Před 3 měsíci

    2 seconds without anxiety or the fear of death
    “I’m keeping this”

  • @problemchild4688
    @problemchild4688 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I feel like this would air on the same late night block as Big Top Burger

  • @spiffy3430
    @spiffy3430 Před 4 měsíci +1

    “Wizard man works at hot topic”

  • @Aygosi
    @Aygosi Před 2 měsíci

    the magical mall wizard is quite amusing. this is very much to my liking.

  • @TubersTubers.
    @TubersTubers. Před 25 dny

    This shows how people would actually act if they were skeletons. They would just chill

  • @SillyBoiss
    @SillyBoiss Před 4 měsíci +1

    i would see a whole serie about this two characters, pretty good animation

  • @tahraethestoryteller6079
    @tahraethestoryteller6079 Před měsícem

    Those people are surprisingly chill for being turned into skeletons

  • @MaxOakland
    @MaxOakland Před 4 měsíci +1

    The way the title was formatted I thought this was gonna be a music video

  • @err0r_501
    @err0r_501 Před 3 měsíci

    2:20 Feel the exact same way, but replace being a skeleton with being something you can't wrap your mind around

  • @vomitedtoe7158
    @vomitedtoe7158 Před 4 měsíci

    Hugo’s mind palace has so much potential don’t let it fall to the wayside!

  • @Dasher_The_Viral
    @Dasher_The_Viral Před 5 měsíci

    I really like the Minecraft skeleton noise at 2:32, that was a really nice touch!

  • @abisummers6789
    @abisummers6789 Před 4 měsíci

    "all my anxiety is gone now" bruh turn me into a skelly

  • @Sha-toes_with_big-dawgs
    @Sha-toes_with_big-dawgs Před 3 měsíci

    I could see this becoming a real show that would slowly develop a story arc like adventure time

  • @Southpawarsenal
    @Southpawarsenal Před 2 měsíci

    The Minecraft skeleton sounds are gold

  • @advocate101
    @advocate101 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The wizard's voice acting sounds like it's straight out of a Worthikids video

  • @urulai
    @urulai Před 2 měsíci

    This is the sort of entertainment we need.

  • @werewoIf
    @werewoIf Před 3 měsíci

    “Dude. What the fuck.” Killed me

  • @user-wi7wh5vi2d
    @user-wi7wh5vi2d Před 2 měsíci

    we will be needing whole 3 seasons and 30 episodes + of this series its good and funny

  • @justsomeguyhere621
    @justsomeguyhere621 Před 4 měsíci

    This gives major Bigtop Burger vibes and I love it

  • @WeirdFaction
    @WeirdFaction Před 26 dny

    Love it. Reminds me of Big top burger with the absurdist humor. Can't wait for more.

  • @leyrua
    @leyrua Před 3 měsíci

    Oh the janky cash register brings back memories. I used to wear a wrist brace, and I remember using the metal splint as a hammer to try to unstick the damn thing. 😂

  • @torchick163
    @torchick163 Před 4 měsíci +2

    yoo i think youve got a great comic here, bro. the animation is super cool. i love the wizards mouths when hes talking and i love how jovial and expressive he is. i hope his coworker develops an interesting character throughout the series. these are quite a dynamic duo!

  • @MF2Official
    @MF2Official Před 4 měsíci +1

    I never knew I needed this in my life but a slight part of me did feel that

  • @Breeadkurmbz
    @Breeadkurmbz Před 2 měsíci +1

    This has cartoon network potential

  • @teedeegremlin
    @teedeegremlin Před 5 měsíci

    wizards are stupidly cool by nature, but a MALL wizard??
    hell yeah.

  • @thelunchlord4530
    @thelunchlord4530 Před 4 měsíci

    God this series is right up my ally with my sense of humour.

  • @chidubememma-ugwuoke9660
    @chidubememma-ugwuoke9660 Před 4 měsíci +2

    WOWWWW URR SOOOOO GOOOOOD THIS IS MY FAV THING SOOOOOO FAR!!!!!!!!!

  • @modsgamingadventures5681
    @modsgamingadventures5681 Před 3 měsíci

    This is perfect for the chaotic wizard trend

  • @Goober_doober159
    @Goober_doober159 Před 4 měsíci

    I love the silly mall wizard

  • @JaeIBe
    @JaeIBe Před měsícem

    POV: The shopkeeper is the only NPC, this was a heist orchestrated by a D&D party.

  • @WhiffTheRubbishEngine1869
    @WhiffTheRubbishEngine1869 Před 3 měsíci

    I would legit watch an entire show of this