Ignatius Maximillian Albertus Crank

[The following is a transcript of the only known contemporary mention of Professor Ignatius Maximillian Albertus Crank other than the scraps purported to have been written by him; from an advertisement handed out in a f&#x00EA;te programme in roughly -80 EC.]

Roll up, Roll up! * * * The stupendousest night of the season comes afoot as  Professor Ignatius Maximillian Albertus Crank provides intellectual Conceits to the Community, &amp;nd a Sample of Sundry hair-wares for your "entertainment"! * * * Cranee this Monterfest! Seven nights minus six only!

Citations: Fijjit Mejora, Quezlarian Ooo, Splak.

--Sean B. Palmer 10:57, 6 Nov 2004 (EST)

From The Doctor Phineas Crank FAQ: Q31. What is the cosmic connection between Doctor Phineas Crank and the famous showman Professor I.M.A. Crank? A31. For Ghyll's sake, get a life! --John Cowan 10:17, 8 Nov 2004 (EST)