CANNON, Alexander (1896 ? 1963). Scrapbook and Minutes of the Isle of Man Magicians Club. Paper-covered octavo ledger used by a short-lived magic club from the early 1950s which convened at the home (and in the ?enchanted hall?) of Sir Dr. Alexander Cannon at his mansion at Douglas, on the Isle of Man. Approximately 80 leaves, filled with the handwritten minutes recording activities at each meeting of the club, including its initial formation, the names of its officers (including Ken Brooke as its first president), and photographs of performances by members of the club, and visiting magicians. Among the performers pictured are Harlan Tarbell, Alexander Cannon, Ken Brooke, Thomas Morley, and Edward Victor. Handwritten records appear in two distinct scripts, the bulk of which appears to be Cannon?s. News clippings and tickets to performances are also taped in. An interesting record of this short-lived club, which also casts sidelights on the activities and hobbies of the enigmatic Dr. Cannon.