52 Plus Joker

52 Plus Joker, originally formed to cater to the interests of collectors of American antique playing card decks, it has since broadened its scope to include the collecting of all playing cards and related items of all sorts.

Its purpose is to facilitate:

• The collection and trading of antique and collectible playing cards and related items.
• The advancement of knowledge about the history, manufacture and artistic aspect of playing cards.
• The promotion of fellowship among members with similar interests.

They have an annual convention, their official publication is Clear The Decks and Lee Asher is the Director of Publicity.