Vanderbilt University Preserves USPC Book Collection
Card Magic
Learn a short history of magic and find more information on this fascinating and entertaining art.
Our History
Dating back over a century, magicians around the world have used Bicycle® playing cards in their card magic routines.
Ken Klosterman’s Coolest Decks
The very best of Ken Klosterman’s historic and spectacular playing card collection.
A History of Playing Cards
Check out our verbal and visual history of playing cards, in all their gaming glory.
The Master of Playing Cards
Somewhere in Southwestern Germany during the 15th century, the first playing card artist created his masterworks.
Andrew Dougherty
A look at the life and decks of a groundbreaking playing card designer and innovator.
Transformation Decks
Read all about the history of transformation decks and learn why they’re so popular.
New York Consolidated Card Company
You can’t tell the history of playing cards without mentioning The New York Consolidated Card Company.
Famous Female Poker Players
Throughout history, women have been big advocates of the game of poker, as well as big-time players.
Learn About the Historic Deck
Our search for the story behind this mysterious deck.
The Cards of War
A look back at the relationship between playing cards and wars over the past 200 years.
Pictorial Playing Card Backs
A look back at the pictorial back cards that became so common at the turn of the 20th century.
A Brief History of the Joker Card
The history behind the most intriguing card of our 52-card decks is revealed.
A Brief History of Tarot Cards
Read all about the history and novelty of tarot cards.
The Story Behind Bulldog Squeezers
The historic Bulldog Squeezers Deck earned its nickname because the cards could be squeezed into a revealing fan.
The Meaning of 808
Find the meaning of the number displayed on every deck of Bicycle® Cards.
The History of WSOP
Learn about the founding of The World Series of Poker, a tournament dating back to 1970.
The Dead Man’s Hand
Learn about the mystery of Wild Bill’s death and the infamous dead man’s hand.
The Beginning of Poker
The true origins of Poker are revealed in this article on playing card history.
The Beginning of Blackjack
Uncovering the history of Blackjack, one of the most popular card games in the world.
The First Deck Created by The United State Playing Card Company
Faster than a Speeding Bullet
In 1964, Professor Doc Edgerton captured a photograph of a bullet passing through a playing card. Learn how he did it!
Crest and Seal Chips
For many years, The United States Playing Card Company made premium casino chips.