The three unknowns

After two and a half years of hard work, Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini, 1900–1909 will soon go to press. The book contains more information and photos from these 10 years of Houdini's life than has ever appeared in print. But I still have three pesky unanswered questions:

When did Houdini and his mother go to Budapest?

When did Bess's sister Stella die?

When did Hardeen marry?

I've dealt with each of these in the book as best I can, but I would sure love to put these moments in their proper places and in context. But the window for doing that is closing fast.

Thanks to everyone who has given these their best shots. If I ever do a paperback edition, maybe I'll have an exciting update!

Related:

• The search for Stella
• When did Hardeen marry Elsie Fozzard?
• When did Houdini and his mother go to Budapest?