A beautiful occasional table in the late Victorian style. It could have graced any upmarket residence. But it’s not until you see how the tabletop was decorated that suspicions begin to arise as to its former use. What’s more, the design is quite faded, almost as if someone has tried to erase its past – but didn’t quite succeed. This begs the question – where did it come from and what was its purpose?

The label underneath the table says, ‘Made in Scotland’ and that’s where it was found. Buried under a pile of old chairs in a dusty corner of a now abandoned salvage yard. Perhaps it was indeed salvaged from a country house. But what if that house was Bole5kine – the infamous residence overlooking Loch Ness and the former home of ‘the wickedest man in the world’?

The possibilities for storytelling with this prop are endless. The above is a shortened version of the one we’ve been using.

Mensa Malorum – what is it?

Mensa Malorum (table of evil), is a summ0ning table featuring a tabletop decorated with the Tri@ngle of S0lomon. Derived from various grimoires of the Medieval period, the Tri@ngle of S0lomon is a symbol used as a tool in ritual magic. It’s predominantly used to contain or otherwise control spirits such as K@bbalistic angels and G0etic demons.

The difference with this summ0ning triangle is that we’ve helped things along with the addition of two DA supercoils embedded into the tabletop. One is located just inside the circle for spirit manifestations. The other is located at the top of the triangle for those demons who insist on disturbing the peace! They will make any gaffed item jump or move and are under your control at all times.

Effect

Using the backstory described above, or one of your own, the performer suggests an experiment to see if there are still any residual energies present in the table.

At this point you could introduce a photograph of a certain occultist if you prefer to assist in the conjuring of spirits or demons. Small candles are lit in each of the three small bowls, which are then placed on each point of the triangle.

Using the spirit bell supplied or other gaffed item you proceed to demonstrate how evil still lurks within the very fabric of this artefact. Conclude by making the bowl at the top of the triangle jump or spin across the table – a sure sign that this ritiual must cease and that the experiment was a success.

Details, details…

The table is controlled using a hidden remote, when activated the coils in the table will throw objects across the table or off it. The table is supplied with two remotes. Remotes come with a choice of either magnetic switches or toe switches. A neat addition is the vintage furniture label beneath the tabletop. This cleverly conceals the on/off switch (not a keeper magnet). This means the table can be switched on at any point during your show without detection, the unit will then go into standby mode until the coils are activated.

The table is hand-painted, lightly aged, distressed and ebonised. It breaks down easily for transportation (top and legs can be removed) and can be set up in five minutes. Once set up it’s very sturdy and can be used as a performance table for other effects should you wish.

What’s included

The kit includes the following:

• • • The Mensa Malorum – summ0ning table
    • Three painted wooden bowls one of which is gaffed
    • Two remotes with either toe or magnetic switches (please specify your preference when ordering)
    • Gaffed spirit bell for use on the table
  • All necessary fastening bolts
  • Instruction booklet with basic routine
  • Certificate of authenticity

   

  Availability, backorders & shipping information

  If an item is not showing any stock it may still be available for backorder. If this product is available for backorder, please allow 8 weeks from the date you place your order for the product to be shipped.

  Please note: This is a heavy item weighing approx 8kg so International shipping may be expensive. As an example, shipping to the US will be approx £130.