Deep and full of truth, or… nonsense

After the dramatic death of Usidore on last week’s episode, the Magic Tavern crew are due for some fun. Pizza Skull (also played by Matt Young) lightens the mood serving as a temporary co-host. His antics are joyfully sporadic, pizza-centric, and always come at the right time, putting a perfectly absurd button on a joke. But the undeniable star of the episode is the guest, a tree named Caball’on Valentin, played by Chicago improviser John Sabine. He makes a memorable entrance with a strong accent that only gets more hilarious as the episode continues—fluctuating throughout, but always vaguely European. Sabine plays Caball’on without hesitation, and it’s his confidence in the character and his improv that allows it to be so successful and thoroughly enjoyable. Caball’on is full of heart and mystical wisdom, sharing truths that may sound philosophical and deep, but are really just nonsense, like, “I will show you a baby that has courage, and then I will show you an old man with a foot.” Sabine’s enthusiasm and knack for unique witticisms makes him one of the most endearing Hello, From The Magic Tavern characters in recent memory.