If you were raised in the "I AM" movement like I was from birth in 1948 until 1969 this would be something of a revelation to you too. It takes things to a whole new level that I likely could never have imagined before this moment.
AI Overview
The Philosopher’s Nook was a historic occult and metaphysical bookstore in Chicago operated around 1930 at 15 East Washington Street.
- Key Connection: The shop was run by Elsie O'Brien, and her sister Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard worked there.
- The American Occultist: Edna Ballard used the bookstore as a hub to publish the weekly journal American Occultist (later called The Diamond) under the pen name "Veritas," holding weekly metaphysical and spiritual classes at the shop.
- Legacy: Edna Ballard later co-founded the "I AM" Activity / Saint Germain Foundation with her husband Guy Warren Ballard, a movement often viewed as a major precursor to the modern New Age movement. You can read more about her background on Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard - Wikipedia and explore archival material via the American Occultist Archive.
- Modern Successor: If you are looking for Chicago's oldest continuously operating spirit and occult shop rather than the historic 1930s Nook, the lineage traces to the Occult Bookstore, founded in 1918 and currently located at 3031 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Would you like to know more about Edna Ballard and the "I AM" Movement, or are you looking for current occult and metaphysical bookstores in Chicago to visit?
Occult Spiritual Society & Bookstore 3031 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60618. Weds 7-8:45pm
Places
Occult Bookstore
· Book store
3031 N Milwaukee Ave · (773) 292-0995
Closed · Opens 1 PM Thu
Malliway Bros. Spells, Charms, & Potions
· Book store
1407 W Morse Ave · (773) 754-7546
Open · Closes 8 PM
Chicago Spiritual Boutique
· Psychic
118 W Kinzie St · (312) 508-2233
Open · Closes 10 PM
I feel so wonderful and clean and clear and positive. come visit or return to the occult bookstore. Everyone is welcome to come over and you can ask anything!
Ballard began working at the Philosopher's Nook, an occult bookstore. She also served as an editor of American Occultists. Guy was also interested in the occult ...
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.
Missing: Philosopher's Nook,
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