New York Post Arranges Séance at Madison Square Garden to 'Summon' Willis Reed's Spirit for Knicks
The New York Post hired a psychic medium to conduct a séance at Madison Square Garden, claiming to contact the spirit of late Knicks legend Willis Reed ahead of Game 4 against the Spurs. The medium reported successfully contacting Reed and other figures, interpreting tarot cards and repeated visions of the number six as positive omens. The stunt was framed as a response to the Knicks' first loss in 13 games.
The New York Post commissioned psychic medium Bianca Rose to perform a séance at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, using tarot cards, an ouija board, a spirit portal, and a silver bell to attempt contact with Willis Reed, the Knicks' legendary center who died in 2023. Rose reported successfully contacting Reed and claimed to have also reached Charles and Helen Dolan, the parents of Knicks owner James Dolan, with messages of encouragement. The medium interpreted repeated visions of the number six and tarot cards showing defiance and renewed fire as positive signs for the team heading into Game 4 against the Spurs. The séance followed the Knicks' 113-105 loss in Game 3, ending a 13-game winning streak, and was presented as a spiritual cleansing of the arena. At least one fan quoted in the article expressed feeling reassured by the ritual.
What's missing
The article does not provide information about the Knicks' actual performance in Game 4 or whether the séance had any measurable effect on subsequent games. No skeptical perspective or commentary from sports analysts questioning the efficacy of such rituals is included.
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We asked a medium to hold a seance to summon the clutch spirit of late Knicks legend Willis Reed – and this time we’re not waiting for Game 7
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