Philippe Petit
Tightrope walker; World Trade Center feat
Born
August 13th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
France
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A tightrope walker gained attention for walking between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on August 7, 1974. This remarkable act involved a highwire strung between the two skyscrapers without any safety measures. The performance captured international media attention and has been documented in various forms, including the 2015 film 'The Walk'. Petit has also authored books detailing his experiences and philosophies about balancing and performing. Following this feat, he continued to perform across the globe, pursuing various artistic projects.
Walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers
Authored several books including 'To Reach the Clouds'
Featured in the documentary 'Man on Wire'
Inspired the film 'The Walk'
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