The Kiralfy Brothers
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Imre Kiralfy and Bolossy Kiralfy were highly influential burlesque and spectacle producers in Europe and the United States toward the end of the 19th century. The brothers paved the way for many of our modern day spectacles.[citation needed] With backgrounds in music and dance, these performers turned producers dazzled New York City with theatrical wonders. The brothers had a long and successful partnership and even continued to have success in their individual careers. From folk dancing in Europe to directing and producing in the United States, the Kiralfys spent their lives astounding audiences with unseen visual phenomenon and were never afraid to push the boundaries earning them a special place in entertainment history.
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Imre Kiralfy | |
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Born | Imre Königsbaum (1845-01-01)January 1, 1845 |
Died | April 27, 1919(1919-04-27) (aged 74) |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, producer |
Years active | 1849–1908 |
Spouse | Marie Graham (1851–1942) |
Children | Edgar Kiralfy |
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