Occult Bookstore History

Occult Co. is a historic occult business based in and operated out of Chicago, IL. For decades, we’ve made it our mission to immerse ourselves in the study and practical applications of metaphysics and occult practices. Our specialty lies in Rare / Antique Artifacts (inc. books, tribal talismans, sacred relics, occult art and living stones).

 We remain dedicated to preserving and encouraging the continuation of religious and spiritual practices of ancient civilizations, theurgic and gnostic philosophy, religion and science, ethnic and indigenous peoples, including the study and practice thereof, and investigating the magical and mystical laws of the universe and the occult and psychical powers latent in esoteric human nature.  

In 1918 the legacy began as D.G. Nelson first opened the store dedicated to the mysteries of life that still actively purveys the finest in esoteric texts and supplies. Chicago’s own Occult Bookstore is the oldest spirit shop in the US and was established to serve as a mystical resource and spiritual institution. The word ‘Occult’ means hidden or beyond the realm of human comprehension, and the first storefront at 611 N. State St. was frequented by many of the personalities of the occult world.

Now, over 100 years since first opening, The Occult Bookstore remains dedicated to the spiritual community with a storefront at 3031 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. And with our online store, we are at your disposal to provide you with all of your magickal needs.

We have experienced growth and expansion so that our rare magicio-sacred items are now available worldwide. Regardless of where you live – whether surrounded by urban sprawl or secluded in the depths of remote locales – you now have access to the supernatural potential of our high quality magickal items, some of which until now, have been unavailable anywhere.