52 Plus Joker

52 Plus Joker An organization of collectors and enthusiasts of collectible playing cards.

10/03/2026

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

Whether you join us via Zoom, or in person, expect our TENTH ANNUAL DIAMOND AWARDS to be the most unforgettable event of the season!
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Do you know what youā€™re wearing?!

Did someone say biggest convention EVER?! Donā€™t miss out on the convention, or the hotel!Members check your email for ou...
10/01/2026

Did someone say biggest convention EVER?! Donā€™t miss out on the convention, or the hotel!

Members check your email for our discount code with a note from the Prez.

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09/24/2026

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Visit 52PlusJoker.org to register for our convention in Niagara Falls, Oct 21-25, 2025!

Help us by tagging your collector friends in the comments. Letā€™s make 2026 our biggest convention EVER! šŸ’ŖšŸ”„šŸ§Ø
09/23/2026

Help us by tagging your collector friends in the comments. Letā€™s make 2026 our biggest convention EVER! šŸ’ŖšŸ”„šŸ§Ø

Join Stacey Jay Kelly in Niagara Falls, NY Oct 21-25 where we unveil her 2026 Club Deck, and many more surprises. šŸ”„Donā€™t...
09/22/2026

Join Stacey Jay Kelly in Niagara Falls, NY Oct 21-25 where we unveil her 2026 Club Deck, and many more surprises. šŸ”„

Donā€™t miss the good times. Register now at 52PlusJoker.org. āœ…

CARD CULTURE ISSUE #140We Hear From Playing Card Luminaries Such As:Alphy Lay - Drawing Flight Into A DeckJames Heygste...
09/15/2026

CARD CULTURE ISSUE #140

We Hear From Playing Card Luminaries Such As:

Alphy Lay - Drawing Flight Into A Deck

James Heygster - The Ciphered Suit: An Ace In The Hole

Greg Loschen - Playing Card Artist: Solachan

Alex Clays - More Playing Card-Themed Card Postcards

CARD CULTURE - Patent Files: I.N. Richardsonā€™s No Revoke

Sherman Tsao - Whatā€™s In Your Carat Case? Ginza Itoya

Additionally, we unearth Paul Bostockā€™s neat article about The Alleymanā€™s Tarot from an older issue of CLEAR THE DECKS.

We promise youā€™ll love this issue of CARD CULTURE. Members, check your email, or sign into your account to download.

Non-membersā€¦ join us for a mere $25/year for access to this monthly magazine and plenty more playing cards perks!

www.52PlusJoker.org

šŸ“£AUCTION šŸ“£ Imagine bidding on and winning a wonderful deck without attending our convention in Niagara Falls. Like last ...
09/06/2026

šŸ“£AUCTION šŸ“£ Imagine bidding on and winning a wonderful deck without attending our convention in Niagara Falls. Like last year, weā€™re making that possible.

Members can place your bids online at any time before 6:00 PM EST on October 23rd, 2026. The highest online bid becomes the starting point of the live auction at the convention in Niagara Falls on Saturday, October 24th. If nobody outbids you live, you win. Simple.

BIDDING ONLINE IS NOT LIKE EBAY. Whatever you bid becomes the current bid.

Please bid in theĀ increments. TheyĀ are straightforward. Bids increase by $5 from $0 to $100, by $10 from $100 to $300, by $25 from $300 to $1,000, and by $50 for amounts over $1,000. Every bid counts, bringing you closer to owning the next standout conversation piece for your collection.

Canā€™t attend in person? Or want to place a maximum bid? Send your bids to Steve Bowling ([email protected]), who will bid for you during the live auction.Ā For example, if the current bid is $60 and you bid $110, the current online bid will jump to $110. If you send Steve a proxy bid of $110, you might win it at $80.

Visit our 2026 auction pages today and place your bids. Great lots wonā€™t wait. Neither should you.

https://52plusjoker.org/live-auctions/

šŸ“£ 2026 CONVENTION SPEAKER: Timothy Sherlockā€“ A Collectorā€™s Journey ā€“What happens when a lifelong passion thrives not as ...
08/31/2026

šŸ“£ 2026 CONVENTION SPEAKER: Timothy Sherlock

ā€“ A Collectorā€™s Journey ā€“

What happens when a lifelong passion thrives not as much at bustling flea markets or crowded auction houses, but in the quiet corners of the internet?

This is the remarkable story of how Timothy Sherlockā€™s fascination with vintage playing cards took root in complete isolation, flourished through years of dedicated discovery, and has now connected him with an unexpected group of collectors from around the world.

Along the way, he discovered that every deck carries a story, and every post has the potential to uncover a forgotten piece of history. As he continues to explore this community, Sherlock hopes his journey encourages others.

āž”ļøAre you registered to join us October 21-25, 2026? Visit 52PlusJoker.org. See you there!

šŸ“£2026 CONVENTION SPEAKER:AARON SOLORZANOā€“ A Fatherā€™s Vision, A Sonā€™s Determinationā€“Luis Solorzano was ahead of his time....
08/31/2026

šŸ“£2026 CONVENTION SPEAKER:
AARON SOLORZANO

ā€“ A Fatherā€™s Vision, A Sonā€™s Determinationā€“

Luis Solorzano was ahead of his time. Before designing cards became fashionable, he was illustrating custom decks in Los Angeles in the 1990s, dreaming of something most people could not yet see.

A magician who spent years at the Magic Castle, Luis believed cards could be more than simple objects. He created 15 fully illustrated decks. None were printed.

Then he died during COVID.

His son Aaron refused to let the work disappear.

Aaron gathered everything his father left behind, met the right people, found partners, and pushed the vision to reality.

Aaronā€™s talk is more than about his dad, itā€™s about legacy, perseverance, & a dream kept alive.

āž”ļøRegister to join us this October 21-25 in Niagara Falls, NY at 52PlusJoker.org, and hear Aaronā€™s fantastic presentation.

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