 Burri first began working with Magnum Photos in 1955 through Werner Bischof, becoming a full member in 1959 and being elected chair of Magnum France in 1982.His first report "Touch of Music for the Deaf" on deaf-mute children was published by "Life".In 1965 he assisted with the creation of Magnum Films which led to his work on the Magnum-BBC joint production of, "The Two Faces of China".