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Official site of 52 Plus Joker Playing Card Collectors — Antique, Vintage, Modern, Digital etc. If you love playing cards, join our club ⬇️

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Thinking about attending your first convention… and feeling a little nervous? 👀

Almost every first-time attendee tells us the same thing:
“I wish I hadn’t waited so long!”

Walking in alone can feel intimidating but that part only lasts a moment. By the end of Opening Night, you’ll already have new friends who love playing cards as much as you do. 💯

And by the New Members’ Lunch?
You’re family. ♣️♥️♠️♦️

Join us in Niagara Falls, October 21–25, 2026.
We can’t wait to meet you.

#playingcardcollectors #playingcards #cardcommunity #cardcollector niagarafalls taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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They still talk about Niagara Falls as the best convention we’ve ever had. 😏

If you were there, you already know why. If not, that’s where it stings. 🐝

➡️You missed the playing card conversations that ran late into the night.

➡️You missed the moments that changed how people approach their work with cards.

➡️You missed being part of a playing card experience that became legendary.

Those misses do not fade. They sit there. They turn into “I should have gone.” 🥺

Now imagine hearing those same stories again this year, knowing you passed up on the unique experience twice! You do not have to do that.❌

‼️October 21st-25th, 2026, we are heading back to Niagara Falls, New York, to do it all again. Same place. Same energy. Same caliber of people. Another chance to be in the room when the moments everyone talks about happen.‼️

So what are you waiting for?! Register now at 52PlusJoker.org. ✅

👀 Ps. Our 2026 convention marks the 10th Annual Diamond Awards and the 5th Annual Red Carpet. It is a milestone year, and it is one you’ll want to be there for. It will be a celebration! 💯

#playingcards #playingcardcollector #playingcardcollection taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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If you’re already a member, please share with the world (comment section) what inspired YOU to join our club?! ⬇️👂 by @52plusjoker

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Have you bid yet? ➡️

#auction #playingcards #biddingopen by @52plusjoker

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Don’t miss the world’s best playing card party. Register to join us Oct 21-25, 2026 in Niagara Falls, Buffalo.

Many collectors feel nervous to come alone and wait years to work up the courage. Inevitably, they all share they wish they’d shown up sooner.
➡️➡️➡️

#playingcards #playingcardconvention

Don’t wait another year. Once you walk through our doors, you are amongst friends who share your passion for playing cards. You’ll meet them all on opening night, and at the New Member’s Lunch.

You can also our pinned post for expectations if 2026 is set to be your first convention. 🥳

See you in Niagara Falls! taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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It’s not too late; don’t miss out on the world’s best playing card party! Register now to join us at 52PlusJoker.org.

FIVE MORE SLEEPS!

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CARD CULTURE doesn’t miss a beat. A playing card appetizer for next week’s convention. Enjoy!

The 141st edition of CARD CULTURE is ready for you! Log in to 52 Plus Joker’s website to download your copy, or click the link in your email.

We Hear From Playing Card Luminaries Such As:

The Seaneys & Lee Asher - Making Art History: Matthew A. Daly

James Heygster - The Ciphered Suit: Fontaine Is On The Case

Greg Loschen - Playing Card Art: Deuces Wild Chair

Alex Clays - More Playing Card-Themed Card Postcards

CARD CULTURE - Patent Files: B.G. Reed’s Oblong Cards

Sherman Tsao - What’s In Your Carat Case? Steamboat #999

Additionally, we unearth Marjory Griffith’s frank article about playing card restoration and her dislikes for it from an older issue of CLEAR THE DECKS.

#playingcards #cardculture #magazine by @52plusjoker

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TL;DR: Call for MODERN decks for auction. Bring them with you to the convention in ONE WEEK to discuss the possibilities and next steps for adding them to our April 2027 mega-auction! 😍

#playingcard #convention #auction #cardcollectors taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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🌟On Sat. Oct. 24 at 5:30PM EST, join our 5th Annual Red Carpet Pre-Show LIVE on Zoom, with our fabulous host, Rosemary Reid! ➡️

Thirty minutes before the crowd arrives, help us roll out the red carpet right from your living rooms. Share your thoughts on this year’s Diamond Award nominees. Red Carpet attire encouraged 💁‍♀️. ➡️

After playing card celebrities from around the world walk the Red Carpet and speak with Rosemary, we’re broadcasting the much-anticipated 10th Annual Diamond Awards ceremony.

It will be 90 minutes of pure card-spangled delight! 🤩 taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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We’re a short time away from the highly anticipated 52 Plus Joker convention in Niagara Falls, New York. The team is putting the finishing touches on all our different events. We look forward to welcoming you to a playing card experience like no other! 🔥

😢If you cannot make it to Niagara Falls, that’s okay. We wish you were there, and we trust you’ll join us from afar. Here’s what’s in store for you:

➡️Thursday, October 22nd, at 8 PM EST, our 2026 club deck goes on sale. Like all the other club decks, this one will not disappoint. Wait until you see what Stacey Jay Kelly has done! As you know, we are limiting purchases to three decks per member. You’ll get an email on that Thursday evening as soon as they are ready to purchase.

🌟On Saturday, October 24th, at 5:30 PM EST, we invite you to participate via Zoom in our Live Virtual Red Carpet Pre-Show, followed by our Red Carpet event and our 10th Annual Diamond Awards Ceremony.

It’s showtime, baby! 🤩And you’re cordially invited to the glitzy extravaganza! Thirty minutes before the crowd arrives, help us roll out the red carpet. Share your thoughts on this year’s Diamond Award nominees, catch the latest updates from our annual club meeting, and tell our fabulous host and fellow club member, Rosemary Reid, who you’re excited to see on the Red Carpet. 💃

➡️It all kicks off at 5:30 PM EST sharp on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, and it will be 90 minutes of pure card-spangled delight. And right after that, we’re broadcasting the 10th Annual Diamond Awards ceremony live. Don’t miss any of it!

#playingcards #cardcollector #staceyjaykelly #carddesign taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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Everyone who is passionate about playing cards is going to be on our fifth annual Red Carpet this October 24th. 💯

Whether you join us via Zoom, or in person, expect our TENTH ANNUAL DIAMOND AWARDS to be the most unforgettable event of the season!
😏🤩🏆

Do you know what you’re wearing?! taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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📣 2026 CONVENTION SPEAKER: JAMES HEYGSTER @jamesrhey

– Ciphered Suit –

James Heygster is the writer behind CARD CULTURE’s popular monthly column, “Ciphered Suit,” where he dives into card puzzles, hidden clues, and deck-based mysteries. Each month, he uncovers unusual stories, little-known facts, and clever design techniques that bring these puzzles to life.

From following trails of clues across the internet to exploring the many different styles of puzzles found in playing card decks, Heygster shows how creators blend logic, storytelling, and misdirection into a unique experience.

If you’ve ever picked up a deck and wondered what secrets might be hiding beneath the surface, Heygster’s talk is for you.

➡️Hear James’ talk this October 21-25. Visit 52PlusJoker.org for more details and to register.

#PlayingCards #playingcardcollector #playingcarddesign taken in Niagara Falls, New York by @52plusjoker

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