THE BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR.

THE BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR.

Group of young people sitting on the floor, playing cards and watching an event, with attentive and intrigued expressions.

Once a year, cardists from around the world come together for the official Cardistry-Con meetup, a weekend-long celebration of card artistry.

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2025

New York

Cardistry-Con 2025 brought over 150 cardists to New York for an incredibly successful edition. It carried forward the legacy of cardistry’s most important event - where the global community connects and grows stronger every year.

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2024

Tokyo

Thank you for making Cardistry-Con 2024 in Tokyo the best weekend of the year.

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2023

London

Cardistry-Con returns to Europe for the first time since 2016. Over 300 Cardists from around the world gathered together in an old Crypt in the heart of London.

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2022

San Diego

Nearly 250 attendees from across the world gathered together after a very long two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The meetup felt like a long overdue reunion. Tears were shed of happiness, and memories were made that will never be forgotten.

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  • People standing in line outside a building on a sunny day.
  • Empty chairs facing a large screen with a logo that reads 'Dragon Con 2023' and decorative plants on each side.
  • Three people standing around a wooden table with gaming tokens and cards, two women and one man, indoors with plants and large windows.
  • Attendees sitting and waiting in a large, well-lit indoor space during an event or conference, with some people wearing masks and others engaged with their phones.
  • A man wearing glasses and a dark jacket speaks into a microphone on a stage with a large illuminated display that reads 'Cascais Open'. There are potted plants on the stage, a black helmet on the floor, and a black cable and microphone lying on the stage.
  • Crowd of people waiting in line outdoors under string lights at a sunny venue.
  • A group of young people gathered around a table at a convention or event, looking at various items for sale or display, with some using their phones.
  • Two men sitting on a bench indoors, one holding a small object and the other leaning forward engaged in conversation, with a large flat screen TV on the wall behind them.
  • Audience attending a presentation at a conference, with a person in a gray jacket standing on stage reading from a paper.
  • Two young men playing a card game indoors, smiling and enjoying each other's company, with a TV screen and windows in the background.
  • A woman is taking a photo of a man who is sitting on a leather armchair playing with a deck of cards outdoors at evening, with string lights overhead.
  • A group of people, including a young man in an I ❤️ NY t-shirt, are gathered outdoors. The young man is holding playing cards and appears to be performing or explaining something. Others are taking photos and filming the scene, with one person holding a camera and another with a phone. There are outdoor furniture and plants in the background.
  • A man with a beard in a black shirt demonstrating a card trick to a diverse group of people around him in a social or event setting, with some individuals watching intently.
  • Group of friends sitting and talking around a table with drinks at an outdoor gathering, with more people standing and socializing in the background.
  • Group of young people hanging out outdoors in an urban area with parked cars and buildings in the background. One person is sitting, talking to two standing individuals, while others are in the background.
  • A group of friends are celebrating at a party in a cozy, warmly lit room, raising glasses of drinks and smiling cheerfully.
  • Six young men standing against a beige wall, dressed casually with various accessories and sunglasses.
  • A group of five young people playing a card game indoors with some smiling and one looking serious. Four are seated, and one is standing behind them showing the cards to the camera.
  • Six people standing on a stage with a large screen behind them. One person is speaking into a microphone while another has their hands raised. The group appears to be at a conference or event, with some wearing badges.
  • Three men sitting on stage in front of a large screen with colorful geometric graphics and the words 'Dungeons'. The man in the middle is holding a microphone and speaking, while the other two sit with microphones in their hands. Potted plants are on either side of the stage.
  • A large group of people sitting and standing in a spacious indoor venue, attending what appears to be a conference or event, with some people wearing masks and using electronic devices.
  • Four young men posing together inside a building with some background activity visible through a large window.
  • Two young men sitting on a bench playing with a large deck of playing cards; one man with curly hair and a black shirt, the other with dark hair and a black jacket, both engaged in a game.
  • A large group of diverse people smiling, waving, and sitting together at an indoor event or conference.
Street view showing neon signs for Dance, Crystal Ballroom, and a welcome message at Cardistry Con 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The building has brick walls with blue and gold star-patterned awnings, and a large green leafy tree is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

2019

Portland

Our biggest conference to date, with over 500 registered attendees inside one of Portland’s most iconic Theaters. Highlights include the release of Fontaine Futures and the epic finale of our now-discontinued Championship Competition.

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  • Crowd of people waiting in line outside the entrance of a theater called Crystal with a neon sign, traffic signs, and surrounding buildings.
  • Large indoor event with many people seated and standing, in a grand hall with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and large windows. Some people are using laptops and phones, indicating a conference or convention.
  • A large group of people sitting in an indoor auditorium, attentively watching a performance or presentation, with some recording using smartphones.
  • Group of young people standing indoors, many holding smartphones, in a large ornate hall with decorative moldings on the walls.
  • Four young men standing on a stage, one speaking into a microphone while the others smile. The man fourth from the left is raising his hand, and they appear to be celebrating or acknowledging an achievement.
  • A man in a green jacket holding a box of a tech product at an indoor event, with people in the background.
  • People at a booth with a red banner saying Art of Play, inside a dimly lit room with large windows and hanging lights.
  • Young man sitting on a dark stairway, wearing a black cap, white t-shirt, gray pants, and white sneakers, playing with playing cards.
  • Two young men standing indoors, one holding red and white playing cards and the other holding a large geometric cardboard structure.
  • A group of ten people sitting around a long wooden table in a restaurant, smiling and enjoying drinks and papers.
  • Group of young people gathered in a circle, playing cards, at an indoor event with a wooden floor.
  • Two men engaging in a card game or magic trick in a cozy indoor setting, with framed pictures on the wall in the background.
  • A man is sitting on a chair, performing a card trick for a young girl with curly hair, wearing a light blue t-shirt and blue shorts. They are in a crowded room with decorated walls and lighting, surrounded by teenagers and young adults.
  • Large group of diverse people gathered indoors, smiling and posing for a photo, some holding cards and wearing conference badges.
  • Group of nine young adults sitting and standing outside at a cafe table, smiling and enjoying drinks, with trees and buildings in the background.
  • A young man with short hair and a gray sweatshirt sitting in a booth at a restaurant, looking at a set of playing cards.
  • Large group of people seated and standing in a ballroom watching a presentation on a large screen at the front of the room, with ornate decor and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Group of young people standing in a line, using their smartphones, in an indoor setting with dark walls and backlit windows.

2018

Hong Kong

Asia represents a large part of the cardistry community and in 2018 we came to them and hosted our fifth annual meetup at the top of a highrise building. Although one of our smaller gatherings the entire event felt more like a family vacation than a formal conference.

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An indoor event or performance with a large crowd seated facing a stage where two performers are speaking or singing. The venue features modern decor, with painted brick walls, plants, and industrial ductwork.

2017

Los Angeles

Our 2017 Meetup took place inside a warehouse in the artist district of downtown Los Angeles and saw the integration of other skill-based arts such as Finger-Tutting, Kendama, and Card Stacking.

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  • Four women working at a table with numerous conference badges with lanyards, preparing for an event in a large industrial-style room.
  • Two males sitting at a wooden table in a cafe, playing cards. The man on the left has a beard and is wearing a black jacket, while the young man on the right has short, curly hair, sunglasses on his head, and is wearing a blue T-shirt. There are beverages and a deck of cards on the table.
  • Interior of a modern cafe or lounge with a brick wall decorated with circular art pieces spelling out 'HAVE A GOOD DAY'. There are chairs around a small table, a piano on the left, and some plants on the right.
  • Group of young people gathered around a table at a tech event, looking at pamphlets and digital devices, with a colorful industrial-style wall in the background.
  • People waiting in line at an In-N-Out Burger food truck with a red canopy, where food is being served through the window. The truck has a red and white design with palm trees and wavy lines.
  • Group of children playing a card game at a wooden table in a community room, with a young man standing and taking a photo.
  • Group of young people sitting and watching a large screen in a dark room, with some filming the event and one person using a professional camera.
  • A large group of young people attending a presentation or event indoors, seated and standing, with some taking photos and listening attentively.
  • Group of five teenage boys standing together at an indoor event, smiling and posing for a photo, with several other people in the background.
  • A man standing next to a tower of playing cards, talking on a cellphone, in a room with textiles hanging on the wall.
  • A man speaking into a microphone indoors, in front of a colorful brick wall.
  • Two young men standing outdoors, one smiling and holding a card, the other with arms crossed and wearing glasses and a hat, with a car and a mural in the background.
  • Group of six diverse teenagers sitting on gymnasium bleachers, some using smartphones, in a colorful school gym.
  • Two men are standing indoors, looking at a smartphone together. One is wearing a colorful Hawaiian shirt with fireworks and American flag patterns, a blue hat, and a wristband. The other is wearing glasses and a black hoodie with a graphic of a green dinosaur on a striped background. Behind them, there is a step ladder and fabric hanging on the wall.
  • A food truck with a white exterior covered in stickers, serving a line of people outdoors in daytime.
  • A man working on a laptop at a table with audio equipment and cables in a room with a wall decorated with colored blocks.
  • A man with glasses and a white sweatshirt is pointing towards a chair in front of a large digital screen at an indoor event. Several people are nearby, some taking photos or videos. The background shows a brick wall and industrial ceiling.
  • Large group of young people celebrating outdoors with confetti, some with backpacks, in front of a colorful polka dot mural.
  • A young man wearing a black Supreme cap and a black t-shirt is performing a card trick or card stacking in front of a window in a casual indoor setting.
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2016

Berlin

Cardistry-Con goes abroad for the first time, and boy, was this one fun. Cramped inside a small building, attendees joined together for three days in one of the most vibrant cities we’ve hosted.

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  • Six young men sitting on a couch and a chair in a casual indoor setting, playing cards and chatting, with a large window behind them.
  • A young man giving a presentation to a seated audience in a room with white walls, wooden shelves, and large windows.
  • A large group of young people gathered outdoors, celebrating with confetti, smiling and posing for a group photo against a concrete wall with graffiti and greenery.
  • A man is standing in front of a white screen with the words 'THE YEAR' displayed, holding a microphone in one hand and a trophy in the other, during a presentation or award ceremony in a well-lit room with wooden furniture and plants.
  • Group of people gathered in a room, some making playful gestures, with one person standing on the right holding a drink, and others sitting or lying on the floor and chairs.
  • A speaker with a microphone addresses a crowd at a cardistry event in 2016, with many audience members raising their hands.
  • A group of young men sitting on a couch, playing card games together in a casual indoor setting with natural light coming through windows.
  • Large group of young people attending a conference or presentation in a spacious, industrial-style room with high ceilings, large windows, and exposed beams. Some are seated on chairs, others are sitting on the floor, and a few are standing at the back.
  • Three young men are sitting on stools in front of a white wall, engaging in a presentation or discussion, with one holding a microphone and the others smiling and clapping.
  • A man in a beige jacket, pink backwards cap, and glasses speaking into a microphone during a presentation or event in a brightly lit room with large windows. An audience of young adults is seated and standing, some looking at the speaker and others looking at their phones.
  • People gathered around a table playing a card game at a convention or event.
  • A young man smiling and enjoying a card game at a social gathering, with people in the background.
  • Group of six young women standing together, smiling, holding cards, and in a well-lit indoor setting.
  • A group of six young people, four standing and two seated, are engaging in conversation and smiling inside a room, possibly at a social or casual event.
  • Two young men sitting on chairs in a brightly lit indoor space, looking at their smartphones.
  • Two men sitting indoors, playing cards and looking at their phones, in a room with a brick wall outside the window, wooden decor on the wall, and plants on a shelf.
  • Two young men with short brown hair look at playing cards outdoors on a cloudy day, with a grassy field in the background.
  • Three young men sitting in a field of tall grasses, playing cards and looking at the camera.
Group of young men standing and talking on city sidewalk.

2015

Brookyn

After the success of our pilot conference the year prior we chose Brooklyn to host the first official Cardistry-Con. Attendees from all over the world met face-to-face for the first time and WIRED magazine documented the event for a featured article. Cardistry was about to go mainstream!

Official Video
  • Six young men are sitting and standing on stage during a panel or discussion, with an audience in front. The background shows a large screen with multiple small profile pictures and some text.
  • Young man holding a colorful geometric patterned object hanging from his hand inside an art gallery or museum with other visitors in the background.
  • A group of young people and a man holding a camera and playing cards around a room
  • A group of young adults participating in a panel discussion or presentation in an art gallery or studio with graffiti-style artwork on the walls.
  • A group of young people gathered inside an art gallery, engaging with each other. The gallery has white brick walls, large windows, and various art pieces, including a mounted deer head and black-and-white drawings.
  • A group of five people sitting on stools on stage during a panel or talk, smiling and laughing, with a projected computer screen displaying comments behind them.
  • A large group of young people sitting and standing in a brightly lit indoor event space with white walls and artwork. Some are holding phones, and a camera is set up on a tripod. The audience appears attentive, with some engaging with devices or talking.
  • Group of young boys sitting on white folding chairs, some holding playing cards and a camera, attending an indoor event, on a wooden floor.
  • Two young men sit across from each other, looking at their phones, in a room with white brick walls and large windows, with a woman in the background near the door.
  • A large group of young adults and a few older individuals gathered together indoors for a group photo, some holding playing cards, in a room with wooden flooring and plain white walls.
  • Two young men playing cards indoors, with one showing his cards to the other. The background features a window and a sign that says 'NO SMOKING'.
  • Two young males sitting by a window, playing a card game together in a casual indoor setting with several other people in the background.
  • Five young men sitting in a row on white foldable chairs, looking at their phones, in an indoor setting with white walls and a wooden floor.
  • A young man holding playing cards, including the Joker, in a room with large windows and other people in the background.
  • Group of young men sitting and standing in a casual indoor space, some using smartphones, others engaging in conversation, with a mix of relaxed postures and activities.
  • Interior of a cafe or meeting space with four vintage-style metal chairs with blue cushions arranged around a small round wooden table, a brick wall with a black and white abstract painting, large windows, and a wall decorated with colorful circular logos.
  • Group of people gathered inside an art gallery or event space with white brick walls and large windows, some talking and others using phones.
Three young men standing behind a yellow table at CardiologyCon event in San Diego, California. One is wearing a red cap and a purple shirt, another wears a blue cap with a star and a button-up shirt, the third in black jacket and dark shirt. A monitor displaying the event name and date is on the table.

2014

San Diego

The first Cardistry-Con took place in a small conference room on the last day of Magic-Con and lasted for 90 minutes. During that time, the small group of attendees showcased new material, presented videos, and gave brief talks. Cardistry-Con was born.

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