Welcome, Fellow Magic Book Junkies!

Hi, I'm Don Bursell, owner and chief magic-book addict at Don's Magic & Books! I specialize in used (and some new) magic books, props, and other treasures for magicians everywhere.

I've been a full-time variety performer for over 40 years, with stops along the way at Ringling Bros. Circus, Disneyland in California, and countless performances of my own. Somewhere along the way, I developed a serious addiction to magic books—and Don's Magic & Books was born!

Over the years, I've had the privilege of helping magicians and their families find new homes for treasured collections. In 2007, I helped a retiring magician sell his entire illusion show, sending props to new owners around the world. In 2012, I helped the family of a missionary-magician distribute his collection. They loved knowing his books and props would continue bringing magic to others.

Since then, I've helped more than 30 magicians and families sell or pass along collections of all sizes. Every collection has a story, and I love helping those stories continue.

In the summer of 2019, I hit the jackpot when I purchased the remaining inventory of H&R Books in Texas—a magical book lover's paradise! I once spent more than six hours in that bookstore chatting with Richard Hatch and soaking up everything I could. Those books have since found their way onto my website and into magicians' libraries around the world.

I'm always buying individual books and entire collections, so if you're looking to thin out your library, downsize, retire, or just make room for more books (we all know how that goes!), I'd love to hear from you.

What started as a one-man operation in a small room has grown into a team of four great part-time friends who help keep the magic moving:

• Greg – My convention sidekick. He sets up, tears down, and runs the dealer booth better than I do!
• Bruce – Helps load and unload books in Minnesota and keeps me entertained on the road to conventions.
• Mike – Packs orders, photographs and catalogs new arrivals, and keeps the shop running when I'm away.
• Eric – Currently photographing more than 500 books and booklets to add to the website.

So whether you're hunting for that elusive magic book, adding to your collection, or looking for a good home for your own magical treasures, I'm here to help.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy hunting!

Keep reading, keep learning, and keep the magic alive!

— Don

Don Bursell
Cambridge, MN

donbursell (at) gmail (dot) com