Philippe Petit
French high-wire artist · France · On the map · Writers · Born 1949 · age 77
Philippe Petit is a French highwire artist who gained fame for his unauthorized highwire walks between the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in 1971 and of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1973, as well as between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City on August 7, 1974.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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Born 1949 · age 77
