Winners of the 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award 2026 Announced!

The prestigious 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards were revealed last weekend at the 2026 52 Plus Joker Convention in Niagara Falls, NY. The Artist of the Year went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17. This is Lorenzo's FOURTH Diamond Awards for the Artist of the Year Category. Incredible!

Cavaliers by Lee McKenzie took home the Deck of the Year award this year! This elegant deck is inspired by the iconic artistry, craftsmanship and rich spirit of Cuba’s legendary cigars. Alive with rich gold ink and flourishing detail in a deliberately decadent old-world style. 

Congratulations to Lorenzo, Lee McKenzie and all the nominees for their incredible work!

Stacey Jay Kelly Unveils the Exclusive 2026 Club Deck for 52 Plus Joker

Announced last weekend at the 52+Joker Convention held at the Hilton, Niagara Falls, the 2026 Club Deck by Stacey Jay Kelly stands as a profound tribute to the 52+Joker community, meticulously designed to celebrate its unique cultural heritage. Every element, from the symbology to the structural presentation, reflects a deep commitment to intentional storytelling.

Crafted with an uncompromising focus on luxury, the ENTHUSIASTS deck features a coffee-fiber matte slipcase adorned with sophisticated gold foil and striking embossing. The primary tuck box is equally impressive, offering a custom die-cut design with blind-embossing and precise foil accents that immediately command attention.

Inside, the court cards provide a fully customized experience that honors the diverse spirit of the 52+Joker. Stacey’s artistry is further elevated by delicate foil accents across the faces of every card, ensuring that visual allure remains a constant throughout the deck.

Functionality meets high-end aesthetics through the inclusion of four-corner indices and a custom, no-tear, non-destructive seal. The result is a deck that feels balanced in the hands, successfully bridging the gap between artistic exhibition and professional-grade card performance.

As Stacey notes, this project serves as a testament to creative freedom, resulting in a truly unique addition to any high-end collection.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Co. on their signature Classic Finish stock and available exclusively to members on the 52 Plus Joker club website. With a strictly limited print run of only 1,000 units, this release represents a rare opportunity for members to secure a piece of modern playing card history. 

Winners of the 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award 2025 Announced!

The prestigious 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards were revealed last weekend at the 2025 52 Plus Joker Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Artist of the Year went to Jack Brutus Penny. Jack created Nazo Nazo, Culturae Animalis, Sensu, Tales of Mischief and most recently, Castle In The Sky. 

DripDrop Sounds’ & ShuffleCut52’S UNITY took home the Deck of the Year award.  The deck is a  fusion of music and playing card artistry, envisioned by Dexter Amistad and his wife as a tribute to connection and creativity. This unique project unites the work of 28 renowned designers from around the globe, each contributing a distinct piece of the puzzle, harmonizing into one remarkable deck.

Congratulations to Jack, Dexter and all the nominees for their incredible work!

Moonbound: The 2025 Club Deck for 52 Plus Joker

The 52 Plus Joker club just has revealed its official 2025 deck, Moonbound, a striking collaboration that unites the creative vision of Giovanni Meroni with the craftsmanship of Boschiero & Newton and Legends Playing Card Company. 

Produced exclusively for club members, the release is limited to just 1,000 decks, making it one of the most anticipated collector’s editions of the year.

At first glance, Moonbound is unmistakably Giovanni. The design is symmetrical, steeped in symbolism, and infused with the distinct storytelling language of Thirdway Industries. Inspired by French traditions yet modern in execution, the deck feels both timeless and avant-garde.

Inside, players and collectors will find gold cold foiling on both the faces and backs, creating a luminous shimmer that highlights the intricate illustrations. The deck includes the 52 custom cards along with two Jokers, each rendered with the same meticulous artistry that defines the whole project.

The presentation is as ambitious as the design itself. Each deck comes housed in a custom die-cut outer sleeve textured and foiled.  A numbered 52 Plus Joker seal completes the package, giving each deck its own unique place in the limited run.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Company on Classic Finish paper stock. ONLY limited to three per member, Moonbound is more than a playing card deck, it’s a collectible artifact that captures the essence of the club’s legacy and the artistry of modern card design. 

Available for 52 Plus Joker members for $35 on the club website.

52 Plus Joker Diamond Award 2024 Winners Announced!

The prestigious 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards were revealed last weekend at the 2024 52 Plus Joker Convention in Niagara Falls, NY. For the THIRD consecutive year, Artist of the Year went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17, solidifying his place as a powerhouse in the world of playing card design.

Marianne Larsen’s Cirque Luciole deck took home the Deck of the Year award. The deck dazzled collectors with its intricate design, paying homage to the magic and mystery of the circus world. 

The competition for Deck of the Year included other notable designs like Forged Playing Cards by Chris Hage & Jody Eklund, La Mouche Playing Cards by Elettra Deganello, Nazo Nazo by Jack Brutus Penny & Portfolio 52, ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK and Space Suits by Russ Gray & Meadowlark.

Congratulations to Lorenzo, Marianne Larsen and all the nominees for their incredible work!

Have a Look at the 2024 52 Plus Joker Club Deck

The 2024 52 Plus Joker club deck, designed by Elettra Deganello, is a tribute to the original work of Andrew Dougherty, one of the most iconic playing card makers in history. The 2024 club deck masterfully updates Dougherty’s classic designs with a contemporary touch, offering a mix of tradition and modernity.

Unveiled at the 52 Plus Joker convention held at Sheraton Niagara Falls, this limited-edition deck celebrates the art of playing cards in a truly unique way. The 52 Plus Joker Club features reimagined custom court cards with motifs that reflect Dougherty’s timeless influence.

The deck’s luxurious foil-backed classic borderless cards are visually stunning. The face cards are equally remarkable.

The courts inspired by Dougherty’s first court cards, are adorned with intricate foil accents, giving them a luxurious touch that elevates their aesthetic appeal. 

Housed in a unique wrapper-made tuck box, the 2024 Club Deck features textured & foiled by Boschiero & Newton. The custom seal bearing the 52 Plus Joker logo completes the package.

Printed by the Legends Playing Card Co. Available exclusively to members (with a limit of three decks per member) at 52 Plus Joker website.

Have a Look at the 52 Plus Joker 2023 Club Deck

This year’s 52 Plus Joker club deck is a collab between the talented Brendan Hong and Will Kalush of the Expert Playing Card Company. The 2023 Club Deck has been masterfully crafted and is a true embodiment of the world’s greatest playing card collector’s association.

This is no ordinary deck; it’s a piece of art with features that will delight any card enthusiast. It includes a full deck of 52 cards, accompanied by two Jokers. The deck showcases fully custom court cards, each infused with timeless motifs.

Also, each deck bears a unique sequential numbering on the Ace of Spades, making them even more exceptional.

The cards’ backs feature stunning foil accents, adding a touch of luxury to your card games. If you look closely, you’ll find several “Easter eggs” hidden within the deck, adding an element of surprise and delight.

The tuck box is a work of art itself, adorned with spot UV embossing and two different kinds of hot foil. Both the interior and exterior of the deck’s foil-stamped sleeve feature impressive embossing, elevating its aesthetics. Each tuck is sealed with a custom 52 Plus Joker numbered seal.

Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company in China on Classic Finish stock with a print run of 1000 numbered decks. Available to members (limit of 3 decks) on 52plusjoker.org for $35.

Who Won the 2023 52 Plus Joker’s Diamond Awards?

The 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award winners have been announced at this weekend’s 52 Plus Joker convention in Cleveland, Ohio. For the second year running, both ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Deck of the Year’ Awards went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17. 

Lorenzo’s 17th Kingdom playing cards won ‘Deck of the Year’, a remarkable deck that defies convention with its captivating glass-hour shape. This is Lorenzo’s THIRD double category since winning both categories in 2019.

Other decks in the category were RX Almanac by Elettra Deganello, Under the Moon by Jocu PLaying Cards, Eye of Kukulkan by Herman Ong and Ethereal Dreams by Digital Desires.

Congratulations Lorenzo! 😀

The 52 Plus Joker’s Diamond Awards 2022 Winner Announced!

The 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award winners have been announced at this weekend’s 52 Plus Joker convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Both ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Deck of the Year’ Awards went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17.

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Lorenzo’s stunning Eye of the Ocean playing cards won ‘Deck of the Year’. Lorenzo had an incredible year with the release of memorable decks such as the 52 Plus Joker 2021 Club Deck, Eye of the Ocean, Odd Fellows, and the Notorious Gambling Frog. This is Lorenzo’s second double category after winning both categories in 2019.

Other decks in the category were Hummingbird Feathers by Marvelous Decks and Azure Dragon & Time Machine by TCC.

Congratulations Lorenzo! 😀

52 Plus Joker 2022 Club Deck Revealed!

The Joker Plus 52 2022 club deck was revealed yesterday by William Kalush of Expert Playing Card Company on the first day of the 52 Plus Joker Convention 2022 held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The elegant deck is created by Jody Eklund exclusively for 52 Plus Joker. This limited edition deck is a superb deck that embodies the world’s greatest playing card collector’s club.

Inside, the deck features a borderless card back design, fully customized regal and refined courts, and jokers.

Stunning full flood foil has been used on both sides of the cards, making them look incredibly stunning.

The deck is kept secured in a tuck box made of soft-touch stock that has pillow-like embossing. You will notice a special laser-cut, custom-shaped band wrapper with gold foil around the tuck box.

Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company and available to members (limit of 2 decks) on 52plusjoker.org for $30.

Find Out Who Won the 2021 52 Plus Joker’s Diamond Awards

The 2021 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award winners have been announced on this weekend’s virtual event by 52 Plus Joker. The ‘Artist of the Year’ award went to Alex Chin for NPCCD Hindsight Edition, which had five main decks – two ungilded (Destruction & Disease) and three gilded decks (Dissent, Disaster and Death) – and one bonus deck only available with the purchase of the limited-edition “6 Spirit” set (Hope).

As with Alex’s past designs, there are some interesting innovations he devised, pushing the envelope of playing card design and packaging. One stand-out feature is the box; not a traditional tuck box, but a box that unfolds from the face to open, revealing an interior and exterior design meant to evoke a Greek temple.

Circus playing cards by Marianne Larsen and Martin Helgren won the ‘Deck of the Year’ award. Circus, comes in two versions, Deluxa and Black Mosquito. The Deluxe edition employs two-headed court cards while the Black Mosquito edition has one-way, head and torso portraits, both performed in a dark, Victorianesque style.  The details include a unique deck seal, individually serial-numbered and printed to look like a ticket to the show, metallic inks on the cards, and embossing on the tuck boxes. 

Congratulations to both Alex and Marianne. 😀

All 4 Decks Announced During the 2021 52 Plus Joker Club Deck Virtual Launch

Yesterday, 52 Plus Joker revealed and released the anticipated 2021 Club Deck by Stockholm17 in an online virtual event. Along with the reveal were 4 brand new decks:

Cardista

EPCC’s latest addition to the Superior brand! This 4 deck series is ultra-luxurious and very well priced so that they can be used as EDC decks. Features include, full hot foil backs, Cardista thin stock, synthetic tuck box, numbered seals, and at an incredible price of just $9.96 a deck. And for that performer who wants a bit more bling, you can even get the deck with Gilded Edge for only $11.95 per deck! WOW! 

Exquisite 8teen



Another deck was announced by EPCC. After years of searching and trying, EPCC has finally managed to print an 18 color deck! With an astonishing and unique printing, press Expert can now print 9 PMS colors per side and the tuck is also printed 9 PMS outside and 9 PMS inside! :O Only limited to 500 decks and each is numbered on its seal.


Oaknut



The most limited set of cards created by Penguin Magic to date. Acorns have been included as design elements in historical decks of cards, and even appear on the cover of one of the most famed books on sleight-of-hand: The Expert at the Card Table. This special set marks the debut of UltraLux Finish. Designed by Anna Lukavska, the faces of Oaknut have been customized with new designs and deep, rich color tones that still maintain playability. The eye-catching card backs have a classically styled design with a modern flair. The tuck box is crafted from luxurious chocolate-brown paper that has the design stamped in gold foil. The sticker seal is also numbered to match the standard deck. Only 250 sets were produced! 

Simon Says Think for Yourself 

A new deck of playing cards by magician Michael Feldman and designed by Edo Huang that captures the conundrum of magic: “Simon Says Think For Yourself". The deck comes with custom artwork on the backs, Aces of Spades, and Jokers.

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52 Plus Joker 2021 Club Deck by Stockholm17 Revealed!

Update : The Joker Plus 52 2021 club deck sold out in 2 hours!

The Joker Plus 52 2021 club deck has been revealed tonight and they are absolutely stunning! Created and printed by Stockholm17 (Lorenzo Gaggiotti) and William Kalush (Expert Playing Card Company) this deck is sold exclusively to members of 52 Plus Joker. This limited edition deck is a fantastic representation of the world’s greatest playing card collector’s club.

 
The deck features a meticulously crafted tuck with two-piece tuck construction. You will notice special Spade die-cut on the front of the tuck. Gold hot foil on the tuck and a numbered custom-shaped label make this deck look incredible!

 
Inside, the deck comes with Stockholm17 fully customized courts and jokers. Stunning gold cold foil have been used on both sides of the cards, making them look incredible stunning.

 
Limited print run of only 999 decks on 52plusjoker.org for $30.

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