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Nik Wallenda

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Nik Wallenda is an American tightrope walker and aerialist born in 1979. He is part of the famous Wallenda circus performer family. He is known for his walks across Niagara Falls, The Grand Canyon, and other hi-wire stunts.

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13 Apr, 2015

Will walk the Orlando Eye

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Wallenda announces he will walk along the 400ft tall Orlando Eye, the largest observation wheel in the U.S. on April 29, as part of the attraction’s grand opening ceremony. Instead of crossing a wire, he will walk from one capsule to another along part of the rim of the wheel. He will not use a balancing pole and there will be no wire to catch him if he falls.

If I have any missteps, I can’t stop. [I want to] to show a little bit of diversity in the family.