Gravitas Recall: Philippe Petit Walks on a Tightrope Between Twin Towers 50 years ago

French Wire Walker Philippe Petit Shows Off Skills at Washington Museum

In 1973, Philippe Petit breaks into the Sydney Harbour Bridge, puts a tightrope up and walks across the two pylons. He then goes on to walk between New York's Twin Towers in 1974. #manonwire streaming on Garage @philippepetit_manonwire | Garage Entertainment

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