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Philippe Petit looks back on his phenomenal 1974 Twin Towers walk

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Philippe Petit will walk a highwire across the nave of St. John the Divine in New York City, the world's largest cathedral. "My love for magnificent places and ...
WTVD

Philippe Petit marks 50th anniversary of Twin Towers high-wire walk

MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS -- French high-wire artist Philippe Petit is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of his historic walk between the World Trade Center towers. It is still considered the artistic ...
Yahoo

Philippe Petit: Walking a thin line into history

Philippe Petit started building the small barn himself at his home near Woodstock, New York, ten years ago. A sign reads: "The smallest theater in the world." That's what it is," he said. "Welcome." ...
The New York Times

50 Years Ago, Philippe Petit Was a ‘Dot in the Sky’

The man who walked a high wire between the World Trade Center towers is now 75. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll find out how the high-wire artist Philippe Petit plans to ...