Magus Books & Herbs — Local services in Minneapolis

Dawn was awesome and super helpful (thanks for understanding when I explained my situation with having my two dogs with me!), as I had at least a dozen questions during my visit—from “Do you have any statues of Hermes?” to “What can you tell me about this rare book?”, and although my visit was interrupted by an awkward and tense exchange with their reactive herbalist (who has a dog allergy, apparently), I still enjoyed my experience and I hope to visit again to meet their founder some day. As someone who has lived with “invisible disability” for more than half my life, I’m happy to announce that I’ve gotten better at standing up for my rights instead of letting the triggers of others ruin my day. If this weren’t the case, I would have walked out after the exchange with the herbalist and not spent almost $700, yep—mostly on rare books!.

Please have your employees read the Americans with Disabilities section on service animals. There is so much misinformation out there regarding what qualifies as a service animal, and unfortunately, their herbalist seems to think that the only type of service animal that exists are PHYSICAL SEEING-EYE DOGS. This is a harmful myth. And I’m not even talking about Emotional Support Animals (which are NOT service animals).

PRO-TIP: There are TWO QUESTIONS YOU CAN LEGALLY ASK A DISABLED PERSON TO DISCERN IF THEY HAVE A LAWFUL SERVICE ANIMAL. 1.) Does this animal provide a service to you as a disabled person? 2.) What is the service they provide?

So, I might not “look disabled” but if you had digital x-ray vision, AND understood the mechanics of the cytochrome P450 pathway AND the destabilization of fascicle nanotubes, you might “get it.” ;)

Technically, there are multiple categories of service animals, one category being MEDICAL. These are animals, typically dogs, that can communicate to their handler when the handler is experiencing a medical emergency. This is what my dogs are trained for.

I tried explaining this and the herbalist actually tried to argue with me. LADY. If you can’t handle your own emotional triggers working in a public-facing place, maybe it’s time to take a vacation. I’m sure your allergies are awful, but not being able to listen to what someone is saying in a diplomatic way is a surefire sign that you are actually the problem in the equation, not the environment. =)

My one dog with fur is about the size of an 8-month old baby. He’s old and rides in the top bunk of a stroller. The other dog is also tiny, and has hair, not fur. She rides in the bottom bunk. We use a stroller because Mom is a ninja-cripple and we are all safer using a stroller for many reasons. The dogs get to walk on leashes when we’re at a park, and they never go off leash anywhere.

p.s. There is no such thing has service animal registration, that is also a harmful myth. Service animals are for disabled people, and you can train them yourself. There are helpful books on how to train your own service dog. It’s lawful, legal, supported by the federal government’s Americans with Disabilites Act. Know your rights and seize them. We deserve to live freely. Carpe Diem!

p.p.s. I don’t need a response to this review, especially if there isn’t some accountability to the unprofessionalism I encountered. Just do better. Thanks, on behalf of the chronically-ill and disabled community.

p.p.p.s. Thanks for being...

I have loved Magus books since the day Roger opened the original Dinkytown location, but now here we are many years later and under new ownership and a new location and I can only say that "so far so good!" I have not had the pleasure of meeting the new owners as of yet but I can say that the employees I've had the chance to meet were friendly and VERY helpful even as the clock ticked close to closing time they gave us a warm customer service experience. As well as being undoubtedly the best place to find books and information on any number of occult topics you can also find many magical gifts, tools, trinkets, and charms. Some or these items are novelty while many of them are truly the real thing that you will find the serious practitioner very satisfied to have been welcomed into a place of such warmth and knowledge for the many who have found themselves through the doors to Magus Books! I almost forgot to mention that they have probably the largest and BEST selection of incenses, a wide variety of bulk herbs, and lots of candles, jewelry, essential oils, tools of the trades, wonderful variety of Art, and they are also one of the few places whom carry a wide variety of a special medicinal plant known commonly as Kratom. If you have never been to Magus Bookstore , well what are yo waiting for?! This is the place you have been looking for (or my guess is, you wouldn't still be reading this review :-) ) I'm sure they will great you with a smile and just as they have always been helpful to me, I'm sure they will be happy to help you with your specific needs as well! Cheers, I hope you love it as much as I have over the many years I've had the pleasure of naming them as the best place to go for anything your heart desires to learn of magic and the many different occult paths of knowledge! It really is quite the variety of topics! -Anthony...

One stop shop for everything metaphysical. You walk in, and you're immediately at home. Tom with his amazing book recommendations, Kyle with her insights and guidance, Mela with her warm, inviting, beautiful smile and massage services, Matt with his VAST knowledge on herbs and history.... And Liz, the magickal herbalist with her vast and endless herb knowledge and wall. I could spend an entire day in this shop, and I look forward to stopping in on Saturdays to sit with Carol for a timeline reading. If you're curious, just ask! There's no judgement, and they will welcome conversation with open arms. Oh! And their jewelry selection?? Sterling silver rings with crystals, stones, and beautiful designs at an affordable price. Super durable and the aesthetics are enchanting. The best local shop in Minneapolis, something...