What happened when RollOnFriday's Jamie Hamilton pretended to be Aleister Crowley to hire the Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: Hi, is that Al Crowley?

Aleister Crowley: Yes, thanks for calling back.

SC: I understand you were looking to hire a venue here.

AC: Yes, I want to hire the lobby on the 30th of April.

SC: Is that a Saturday...yes it is.

AC: Is the latest slot you can do 5pm?

SC: No, no, we can do whenever you want.

AC: Would midnight be ok?

SC: That would be fine.

AC: Great!

SC: What's the event?

AC: Well, I represent a group of politicians, members of the judiciary and Captains of Industry who are all part of a club, a special club, and we're keen to hold our annual dinner at the Supreme Court this year.

SC: And what is the event?

AC: It's quite unusual. We're an occult group and every 30th of April we gather in a different, unorthodox location to celebrate Walpurgisnacht, which is the highlight of the Satanist calendar. Obviously the guests would wish to remain anonymous because the nature of the group is regarded in some quarters as controversial. Are there security requirements which mean we'd have to give you a copy of the guestlist?

SC: There are, yes.

AC: Hmm. That might be a problem.



SC: I think we'd need to know a few more details about this particular event, bearing in mind the reputation of the Supreme Court. It is mainly intended for corporate events.

AC: We would need to arrange the tables around a pentagram. But apart from that it would be a normal meal.

SC: I see. I think because of the sensitive nature of the Supreme Court and the perceived image, it might not be suitable. We need to be aware of the media perception of the Supreme Court.

AC: Given the fact they're Satanists, my guests would also want it to be completely discreet. They do wear ceremonial garb, but they would only put it on within the venue.



SC: Inside the building, right. I'm afraid, unfortunately, I don't think this event will be suitable for the Supreme Court.

AC: Oh dear.

SC: But can I suggest you get in touch with the Westminster venue list, who should be able to offer alternatives.

AC: Great, thank you. I'll check it out.



Apologies to the nice man who took the call. The power of Christ compels you to return to the news.