Securing iMac, keyboard, and Magic Trackpad to a table

I want to use an iMac with wireless keyboard and Magic Trackpad as a kiosk in a museum lobby, and wonder what the best way would be to secure them to the desk so they don't walk away. Any ideas?

I don't there's anyway to do that, unless you damage it putting chains on it.
Roberto

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