Voodoo King clears MSG of possible ‘Mamdani curse’ after mayor hints at going to Game 1 – and Knicks pull off stunning win
A Voodoo King performed a spiritual cleanse at Madison Square Garden to alleviate fears of a curse from Mayor Zohran Mamdani before the Knicks' playoff game. His ritual was believed to protect the team from the so-called 'Curse of the Mambino' that fans associated with the mayor's previous interactions. The Knicks went on to achieve a remarkable comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, overcoming a 22-point deficit.
- ▪Michael Washington, known as Tata Tilk, conducted a Palo Mayombe spell outside Madison Square Garden before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪The Knicks staged a historic 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers, marking the largest comeback in a Conference Finals game since 1997.
- ▪Fans were concerned that Mayor Mamdani's presence could bring bad luck to the team, leading to the Voodoo King's intervention.
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Metro Voodoo King clears MSG of possible ‘Mamdani curse’ after mayor hints at going to Game 1 – and Knicks pull off stunning win By Ella Morrison and Zoe Hussain Published May 20, 2026, 1:13 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google He worked his magic! A Voodoo King delivered a clutch assist ahead of the Knicks wild Tuesday night comeback win, conducting a spiritual cleanse to quell fears from fans that Mayor Zohran Mamdani would bring his “Curse of the Mambino” to Madison Square Garden. Michael Washington, 46, who goes by the name Tata Tilk, arrived outside the world’s most famous arena just in the nick of time, performing a Palo Mayombe spell about an hour before the Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 tip-off.
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