REESE SMITH
Known as the Psychic Wizard King Of Bourbon street. Born December
4,1943 master psychic reader advisor Reese was born of an Illustrious
family of powerful psychics and mediums on Maryland's majestic eastern
shore. The peaceful ebb tide of the beautiful serene Chesapeake Bay
still mightily flows through his very veins.
In Growing up in a wonderful family of psychics, it was at the tender
age of 6 when his great amazing powers were first witnessed by his
maternal Grand Mother, Mary North.
Living through much confusion during his middle teen years, Reese,
was subjected to religious fundamentalist teachings, saying that psychic
awareness and powers did not exist. Or they were works of the devil.
This suppressed his talents. In no way did this diminish his abilities,
nor did they wavier.
In his late 20's a psychic premonition and a need to find his true
calling surfaced. Through deep meditatively soul searching, he became
fully aware of these mystical psychic gifts and set out to reopen
the channels in his mind.
In finding his Powers he attributes and credits his lifetime psychic
journey to four psychic master mentors in his life.
Louise Wolf his maternal Grand Mothers sister, was the most influential
psychic family member. It is because of her insights and tender teachings
that he knew what road he must follow. Elizabeth Gilbert, Fort Lauderdale's
well known adept psychic, taught him how to tune in and sharpen his
great psychic abilities. Teaching him how to read Cards, Palms, Tea
Leaves and Crystal Ball quite extensively. Rev. Rosy Martin world
renowned psychic advisor of Miramar, Florida guided him personally.
Carol Corbin expanded his Tarot Knowledge and Candle Magic Artistry.
She helped perfectly fine tune his clairvoyance and ESP talents. To
these perfect four he credits his vast knowledge, talents and understanding.
For without their deep extensive teachings, his life, his powers,
all might have gone untapped.
Encouraged Reese followed his psychic insights. On visiting New Orleans
many times over the years. He felt drawn to return over and over again.
Only in moving to New Orleans his true fame and acclaim has only risen.
The excitement and lure of this truly magical haunted American City
captured his psychic spirit and has certainly never let loose.
The haunting call of the old French Quarter haunted him in his dreams
many, many times. Reese said openly to family and clients. And in
following the urgency of that dream he has become almost overnight
the French Quarters premiere and most famous wonderfully adept reader
master psychic advisor, Reese the Magnificent Psychic Wizard King
of Bourbon Street.
Reese of New Orleans as he is sometimes called, Is certainly always
very well recognized and respected, you can always find him meticulously
well dressed in beautiful custom tailored one of kind magnificent
trademark wizard garb. Complete with Cloak And hat and bedazzling
elaborate fantastic hand sewn styling. These well tailored superb
costumes or also hand decorated with jewels, metal and Magical symbols
and styling's in ever true stunning New Orleans style.
His time in New Orleans has established him internationally and has
only enhanced his accessibility and acclaim. Drawn again by water
he has settled and changed his lifestyle to now be his home. Once
again touched by the echoing tidal swells and long deep magic roots
of New Orleans Mighty Mississippi River.
Reese Smith 20 Questions
1. Where do you see ghost hunting and Paranormal groups, web sites or Ghost information, tours, Books Paranormal Radio and Television in 10 years?
I believe that more of the worlds community have become more open
and aware of the supernatural world. and they have become more receptive
to the paranormal because of television shows like Ghost Hunters and
Ghost Whisperer and of people like me who want to enlighten the public
to what they believe they are experiencing.
2. What would you personally consider to be the definitive proof that
ghosts are real?
In my own personal experiences. I have seen them, heard them and been
touched by them in a spiritual way that to me makes me know in my
heart of heart that they are real.
3. What is the most real evidence you personally have uncovered so
far?
Well my most recent is in my new home in my particular house in Marion,
NC where I live now, I have seen a chair move across the room. My
Bose Speaker system goes on and off by itself. I hear footsteps on
my stairs, water faucets turn on and off Personal items are often
moved in strange places. Though I have had many more before this this
is my most recent paranormal experiences.
My dog seems to have a personal relationship with a spirit she often
growls at an empty chair and then acts just as if someone was petting
her.
4. Are you skeptical of the claims other make of their findings?
No I believe everyone who comes to me personally, because I am psychic.
I know when a person is telling the truth. But I am skeptical about
others claims Like Ghost Hunters on Television. Most television shows
are just looking for high ratings in order to stay on the air, and
considering some Haunted shows are pure fiction.
5. If you could investigate your "Dream Haunted Hot Spot"
where would it be?
The Delta Queen 's Mary Becker Greene was born in 1869, grew up to become one of America’s first female river pilots, and still has an active interest in the steamboat line she co-founded as the bride of Captain Gordon C. Greene in 1890. Which is sometimes disconcerting, because she died in 1949 at the age of 80 in her cabin on the Delta Queen, the riverboat she called home and which she piloted as captain. She has been seen on numerous occasions aboard the Delta Queen, and while it sometimes startles guests, it does not make the crew uneasy. In fact, many of them claim it helps them sleep better at night. Why? Because Mary is a benevolent, even helpful, spirit. Mike Williams, the first mate, says, “I don’t get a feeling that she’s a troubled spirit. I think she is quite content with what she is doing, just absorbing the energy of people who have been here.”
And the most famous haunted hotel in Hollywood without a doubt, the Hollywood Roosevelt. The hotel's most famous haunting concerns a mirror which sits outside the elevators in the lower level. Hundreds of tourists pass the full length mirror each day without knowing its strange history. The mirror was originally part of the furnishings in a room which was frequently used by Marilyn Monroe. Several people have reported seeing the tragic actress' image reflected in the glass of this particular mirror. Upon turning around, of course, no one was there. While we're on the subject of Marilyn, it is of interest to note that her ghost has also been spotted hovering near her tomb at Westwood Memorial Cemetery, which is located at 1218 Glendon Ave, Westwood.
Room number 928 of the Roosevelt has a permanent guest that often shares his quarters with the more temporary visitors. Actor Mongomery Clift lived there for three months while filming From Here To Eternity. Hotel guests and employees alike have reported feeling the actor's presence. Some of these "feelings" have even been tactile. One guest felt a hand patting her shoulder and others claim cold spots in the room.
And Hollywood Park Memorial Cemetery and Westwood Memorial Cemetery.
6. What was your first Paranormal encounter?
My first encounter I was in the 1970's when I started seeing people
from the other side. I first saw someone when I was doing a reading
in Myrtle Beach SC. I saw a woman clearly in front of a table I saw
stove and pots. I could see her clothes hair and she showed me her
table set with exquisite dishes this info was not for me so I told
the woman what I saw and she realized it was her grandmother. The
spirit told me see what I can do. The client said those dishes were
promised to her... but she never got them.
7. What scares you about Ghost Hunting or Paranormal Investigations?
People who delve in the dark side that frightens me the most ... good
spirits and bad spirits exist . Those that call the evil spirits into
our world. Also investigations that involve children, The Mentally
challenged and the aged. Demons or things from the dark side that
are either frightening them or causing them physical and mental harm.
8. If you could work side by side with one of the Paranormal Investigator
greats, who would it be?
The only person who I would like to work with would be Sylvia Browne
that would be the greatest honor in the world. Sylvia Browne (born
October 19, 1936) is a best selling American author on the subject
of spirituality who is known as a psychic and medium. She is often
a weekly guest on The Montel Williams Show and hosts her own hour-long
show on Hay House Radio, discussing paranormal issues and giving callers
advice in her role as a psychic.
9. Read any good Paranormal Books lately?
Yes I love to read about New Orleans Voodoo. I have just read, Voodoo Dreams: A Novel of Marie Laveau by Jewell P. Rhodes. A New Orleans Voudou Priestess: The Legend And Reality of Marie Laveau by Carolyn Morrow Long. Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau by Martha Ward. Everything you want to know about nature's mysteries, the prophets, Nostradamus, tea leaf readings, herbs, candle burning, by Zolar, And Candle Burning Magic: A Spellbook of Rituals for Good and Evil by Anna Riva.
And all of Sylvia Browne Books I read over and over, Adventures of
a Psychic Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. The Other Side and Back: A
Psychic's Guide to Our World and Beyond New York, NY: Signet. Life
on the Other Side: A Psychic's Tour of the Afterlife Dutton Adult.
God, Creation, and Tools for Life Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. .
Astrology Through A Psychic's Eyes Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. .
Blessings From the Other Side New York, NY: New American Library .
Visits form the Afterlife New York, NY: New American Library. Book
of Angels Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. Mother God: The Feminine Principle
to Our Creator Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. Prophecy: What the Future
Holds for You New York, NY: Dutton. . Contacting Your Spirit Guide
Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. Secrets & Mysteries of the World
Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc.. Phenomenon: Everything You Need to
Know About the Paranormal New York, NY: Dutton. If You Could see What
I See: The Tenets of Novus Spiritus Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc.
Exploring the Levels of Creation Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. Insight:
Case Files from the Psychic World New York, NY: Dutton. The Mystical
Life of Jesus New York, NY: Dutton.
10. What Question do people ask you most when you tell them your a
paranormal investigator or psychic personality?
They ask me how do you know what you know. And do I really talk to
ghosts. They also ask me about my Candle Burnings and affiliation
with Ghosts and of course Marie Laveau and the many Beliefs of Voodoo.
And about Going and participating in a real Voodoo Baptism Ritual.
11. In your opinion, Where is the most Haunted city in America?
New Orleans of Course first, then Galveston, Texas and now I also
would have to say Marion, North Carolina.
12. Do you feel more people should get involved with Ghost hunting
or Paranormal Investigation?
We all have our own journey. If that's what an individual feels they
should do then they should follow it.
13. What does the future hold for you?
All I know is I want to live to be a very old person and investigate
more ghosts. I can not see the future as I do for others. But I know
i will go far. I also want to change the attitude that small minded
people have about real psychics and I know I will!
14. Paranormal Conventions do you see them growing? And which ones
are the Must go to ones?
Yes the interest in them worldwide is growing. The world Ghost Convention. People will always seek out the truth.
The Gettysburg Conference I think is the best.
15. What is your most favored paranormal phenomena or subject?
The history and the life and times of Marie Laveau. I believe she
is one of my personal spirit guides and is always with me. I love
to research Voodoo. And the curse that is on the NFL's New Orleans
Saints Football Team which I will try to remove once again this season.
16. Tell us about your best moment in investigating for you?
The sensing of things that I experience and seeing it with my very
own eyes. I see Ghosts all the time and even more then ever since
I moved to a small town.
17. What is the hardest part about being a paranormal personality?
I love being recognized and love having the great gifts our lord
God in heaven has bestowed upon me his humble servant. But the hardest
part is living in rural NC, after being a totally free bohemian spirit
in New Orleans then being removed by Hurricane Katrina. Now I am living
in North Carolina where people don't understand the supernatural and
paranormal this in the bible belt of America. I want to open their
eyes and share the true gifts that God has given me and help those
that seek me out.
18. How do prepare for a ghost hunt?
I don't they find me quite often. Since I now Live in Marion, North
Carolina many spirits have come to me. This Town is very Haunted and
so is my house. The Cemetery near my home is very haunted and the
dead often call out to me begging for me to contact their family with
a special message for them.
19. Have you ever taken a ghost Tour? And, What about it did you not
like?
Yes I have. In Savannah, Georgia. I was in the cemetery passing the grave of Johnny Mercer i felt the love he had for his wife. Standing over his grave and I knew he was not resting in piece because the tours kept disturbing him. Most Spirits don't live in cemeteries but some do. What I did not like about the tour was there was not enough history. Savannah welcomes you with true Southern hospitality, just as we've been welcoming guests since 1733.
In Savannah I took a three different tours and all of them told different
stories about the same haunted locations. I did not like the fact
that most of what I heard was not the truth.
20. What in the field of ghost hunting and Paranormal Investigating
needs the most attention?
The crackpots they need to get focused." Blessed are the cracks
they let in the light!" Some people fear Psychics, Mediums and
Tarot readers. They brand them as witches and Wizards. The truth is:
As I do only Gods Work. That people need to open their eyes and see
that the paranormal is all around them!
