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Twin Towers tightrope walker recalls daring feat 50 years later: 'Artistic crime of the century'

Philippe Petit's daring wire walk between the Twin Towers in 1974 was an audacious and meticulously planned performance, showcasing his breathtaking skill and creativity.

Death Is Very Close: A Champagne Reception for Philippe Petit - The Paris Review

Philippe Petit's iconic tightrope walk between the Twin Towers was commemorated at a special event, celebrating its 50th anniversary with performances and reflections.

Twin Towers tightrope walker recalls daring feat 50 years later: 'Artistic crime of the century'

Philippe Petit's daring wire walk between the Twin Towers in 1974 was an audacious and meticulously planned performance, showcasing his breathtaking skill and creativity.

Death Is Very Close: A Champagne Reception for Philippe Petit - The Paris Review

Philippe Petit's iconic tightrope walk between the Twin Towers was commemorated at a special event, celebrating its 50th anniversary with performances and reflections.
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Famed tightrope walker Philippe Petit marks 50th anniversary of historic tightrope walk between Twin Towers with artistic performance | amNewYork

Philippe Petit recreated his famous tightrope walk inside a cathedral, aiming to elevate it to art and inspire the audience.

Philippe Petit's Wire Walk 50th Anniversary

Philippe Petit's wire-walk between the Twin Towers showcased the greatest athletic feat ever recorded, with a stunning documentary capturing the audacious act.

Opinion | 50 Years Ago, the World Trade Center Was Home to the Art Crime of the Century

Philippe Petit's high-wire act symbolizes overcoming the impossible in times of anxiety and fracture.

Philippe Petit Returns to the High Wire at Age 74

Philippe Petit, the high-wire artist famous for walking between the towers of the World Trade Center in 1974, will be setting up a wire and walking across the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City next week.
Petit has a longstanding relationship with the cathedral and has previously walked across the nave. This time, he will be walking through a textile installation of colorful ribbons hanging from the ceiling in the nave.
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