Philippe Petit
About Philippe Petit
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Creativity for the Fanatic: A Confession by an Outlaw
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High-wire artist thrills with account of famous feat
Renowned for his illegal high-wire performance between the World Trade Center’s North and South Towers in 1974, Philippe Petit captivated Vassar students, faculty and local community members by telling his life story in the Martel Theater on the evening of Oct. 10.
World Trade Center High Wire Artist Philippe Petit's Colorful Advice ...
Joyful adventures are what make up Frenchman Philippe Petit's tightrope- dancing daredevil career. Similarly engaging lives he says await anyone who...
Why Is The High Wire Impossible To Resist? : NPR
High-wire artist Philippe Petit tells the amazing story of his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in 1974.
Philippe Petit on the House That Came Wired - WSJ.com
The performer best known for his Twin Towers stunt talks about discovering his upstate New York home, which came with a zip line over the pond.
Books by Philippe Petit
“The Walk: Previously published as To Reach The Clouds” (2015)
“Creativity: The Perfect Crime” (2014)
“Why Knot?: How to Tie More than Sixty Ingenious, Useful, Beautiful, Lifesaving, and Secure Knots!” (2013)
“Man on Wire” (2008)
“To Reach the Clouds” (2008)
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