"The Deluge" is a perfect example of the Kiralfys’ mastery of the key concepts of burlesque; the plot was weak but the gorgeous set, astonishing special effects, and beautiful girls served well to cover this up.Around the World in Eighty Days

On August 28, 1875, the Kiralfy Brothers put up, “in spectacular style,” "Around the World in Eighty Days" at the New York Academy of Music.