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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers | Salt Lake City News
In 1974, at just 24, Philippe Petit defied gravity and law by walking a tightrope between the Twin Towers—1300 feet up—turning it into the “artistic crime of the century.” Though arrested with his crew, charges were dropped, and he ended up entertaining kids in Central Park. His daring feats began earlier in Paris and Sydney, culminating in an Oscar-winning documentary, “Man on Wire.” Fifty years later, he’s celebrating the anniversary in New York—with Sting joining the festivities. His story remains a global symbol of audacity, proving that the most unforgettable moments often come from the…
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