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Phillippe Petit Great tightrope walker

Phillippe Petit - the world-famous street tightrope Walker, whose performances were not able to leave anyone indifferent. World glory received after the fashion show tightrope between the twin towers of the world trade center in new York. Since then, he has gone down in history as the author of "the world artistic madness". In addition, he performed stunts on the rope in Sydney, Paris, Jerusalem. His exploits inspired the Director D. Marsh's documentary "Man on a tightrope", was awarded the prize "Oscar".

The first major performance Petit has performed in his native Paris. His walk on a tightrope, stretched over Notre Dame de Paris, attracted the attention not only onlookers but also the police. Fortunately, the guards were so impressed with the stunt that Philippe was released to the world.

Another famous walk of an acrobat at this time, the scene began pylons of the Sydney Harbour bridge Bridge Petit wished to see the famous building Sydney Opera house during a performance of the trick.

A new phase of life

After hit on the head of Peter the fame he was showered with commercial work in advertising and TV shows. However, the Frenchman has always preferred to remain a free artist, under any pretext, abandoning the tempting promises of people wanting to make it. The only thing he agreed to accept, was a lifetime pass to the observation deck of the conquered towers. However, he had many admirers, among whom were many stars — Mikhail Baryshnikov, sting, al Pacino, R. Williams.

I suggest you watch a little movie which presents an interview with Philippe Petit.

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