The 52+Joker 2020 Convention is Posted Online!

[Mike Ratledge]

All members are encouraged to participate in the event today and tomorrow starting at noon Eastern time until around 8 or 9 both today and tomorrow.

You MUST have Zoom installed and it requires some pre-configuration, then click on this link:

https://52plusjoker.us19.list-manage.co ... f9163aa1b1

[bdawg923]

Meh. I joined for the USPCC guy interview, he talked about his life and the old factory. I wanted to know what he's doing to improve their notorious registration issues, but he took like 4 softball questions and that was it. Waste of time.

The deck reveals are online anyway. Not really missing much.

[MagikFingerz]

That is the only one I've missed so far, but apart from people showcasing vintage collections, (which I'm not interested in at all) everything has been really cool. The deck launch event was great, and both talks today with Patrick Varnavas and Lance Miller was awesome. But the best part is being able to talk to people from here and elsewhere in the community, getting faces to go with names and just having a good time

[theCapraAegagrus]

What did I miss!?

[Harvonsgard]

What did I miss!?

[rousselle]

Hey, all!

The 52+Joker 2020 Convention was virtual, and it was recorded. And now, it's available for your reviewing pleasure. You can access most of the captures even if you are not a member, although a couple of them are behind the members-only wall.

https://52plusjoker.org/2020-virtual-pl ... onvention/

I have to say, it really was a blast to participate, and I very much look forward to catching up on the presentations I missed during the live event. Check it out!

BTW, the 2021 convention is planned for Niagara Falls, NY, and it wouldn't surprise me if there is a virtual component for those who are unable to attend in person. I know that several of of your UC friends are currently planning to be there in person if we can (myself included), as well as some of your favorite playing card designers, manufacturers, and distributors. If you think you might be interested in going, check out these clips to get an idea of what goes on.

PS: I'm making this a global announcement for a few days to help get the word out.

[Harvonsgard]

Definitely worth watching. Due to time zone differences I couldn't be around live that much therefore it's awesome to be able to rewatch the missed presentations and interviews.

[BaconWise]

I really enjoyed the after-hours Zoom chats. That was entertaining and I had a great time.

[rousselle]

I really enjoyed the after-hours Zoom chats. That was entertaining and I had a great time.

+1

Looking forward to doing that in person this year, but again, it wouldn't surprise me if there's an opportunity to do something like that online again this year.

[niyomax85]

Hi

My name is Niyomunwugeri Maxime,

i'm a Rwandan Cards Designer, most of you know by the
name of Gakondo Playing Cards.

I am so excited to participate in the 52+Joker 2020 convention.
and it it such an honour to be part of the speakers.

Hope to connect with each one of you.

Signed
Max. Gakondo.

[Bradius]

I would love to attend, but I will probably be out of town on Saturday. Bummer.

[vasta41]

What are the details of this year's convention? Or did I already miss it

[Bradius]

They held a virtual meeting on Saturday, but I wasn't able to attend. I think you can view it as well if you missed it. They are working on a convention in the Spring and get back on schedule with next year's regular convention again in October.

[hsbc]

The 2021 52 Plus Joker deck, by Stockholm17, will be released TONIGHT (Oct. 21) at 8 PM EST

There's a Zoom link but I'm not sure whether it's for members only?

[Harvonsgard]

The link is for non-members, too. Only the purchase is member's exclusive.

[hsbc]

https://52plusjoker.org/october-21st-20 ... ockholm17/

[Entaro]

think Zoom was a poor choice, can't join because at capacity

[hsbc]

[Entaro]

this looks absolutely incredible

[vasta41]

Awww man! How can I get this? Help, please

[balrog326]

If anyone has a spare they are willing to sell I am searching for one. Shoot me a private message or even just a reply here, I would greatly appreciate it

[MaxPower]

Has anyone actually received their club deck? I noticed that PlayingCardDecks.com announced (and instantly sold out of) them at $99 yesterday, and the item page said nothing about it being a pre-order.

[brownsl]

Not I. They shipped mine using DHL/USPS and it says I won't get it until next Saturday even though it shipped earlier this week. Hopefully it will be here sooner than that.

[Bikefanatic]

Mine is scheduled to arrive this coming Wednesday.

[rousselle]

FWIW, mine just arrived yesterday (Saturday, Nov. 6th in the greater Seattle, WA, USA region).

I haven't opened mine yet; they seem to be slightly sloppily assembled, so I may open the one that has the sloppiest assembly even though that one has a nice round number (950 out of 999).

FWIW, I had ordered a couple for me and a couple for BadPete, and they arrive sequentially numbered, which was a nice touch. And, while I know a lot of people love to get the lower numbers, my preference is for the higher numbers, so I'm happy with mine... esp. since my numbers imply I was near the last to actually get the order locked down.

[MaxPower]

I got an order acknowledgment email yesterday, so hopefully today they’ll send me a shipment notification and tracking number. I noticed one of the club decks was posted on EBay Saturday, but at $150 it’s just accumulating watchers.

[hsbc]

These are even better than I was hoping for And the seal was extremely easy to cut, I used a fingernail

[GandalfTheWhite]

Folks, Do we know who is designing the 2022 club deck? Do the club leadership share this? Maybe it is shared later in the year?

[PiazzaDelivery]

god, this deck is so beautiful.

[EndersGame]

I ended up writing a series of six articles covering the 2020 Convention in detail:

● Part 1: Let's Visit an International Playing Card Convention: Featured Speakers
● Part 2: Let's Visit an International Playing Card Convention: Featured Speakers (Part 2)
● Part 3: A Personal Tour with Some Playing Card Creators and Collectors
● Part 4: The Collectors and Cards at a Playing Card Convention
● Part 5: Deck Releases and Deck Awards at 52 Plus Joker's Convention
● Part 6: The 52 Plus Joker Club and Virtual Conventions

And don't miss the upcoming virtual event this weekend. Details here: 2022 April Virtual Weekend (April 23-24)