From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: With just days before Nik Wallenda crosses Niagara Falls, the seventh generation daredevil finally has the permission needed from New York State. His lawyer, Henry Wojtaszek, said the permits have officially been issued. “We had to work along with the state attorneys. They were very responsive, but it does…
From the Niagara Gazette: Nik Wallenda’s walk across Niagara Falls will be a lot sweeter for local nonprofits, thanks to a special line of candy bars being produced in celebration of the history-making event. Mary Ann Hess, owner of Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets, is debuting new line of daredevil chocolate bars to benefit local organizations, including…
Apparently there are University at Buffalo professors who are willing to talk about Nik Wallenda’s walk: On June 15, high-wire artist Nik Wallenda will attempt to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope — the first such attempt in more than 100 years. He will use an 1,800-foot long, custom-made, two-inch wire that will stretch from…
Discovery News has information about the Nik Wallenda walk: This month, high-wire artist Nik Wallenda will make the first attempt at crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope in over 100 years. He will use an 1,800-foot long, two-inch wire that will be strung about 200 feet above the base of the Niagara Gorge.
I know, I know, it seems like it is Wallenda this, and Wallenda that… Wallenda all the time. Well, that is what is in the news, so you’re going to get that for another couple of weeks. Macleans magazine has a nice video of Nik Wallenda practicing.
From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Daredevil Nik Wallenda is asking the public to help him pay for expenses connected to his historic high wire walk above Niagara Falls later this month. Wallenda posted a YouTube video on indiegogo.com, a money-raising site, with a goal of $50,000. “One thing I’ve learned about walking a natural…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: Our phones lines lit up when some who tried to get their hands on the hottest tickets in town ended up left out in the cold. Daredevil Nik Wallenda’s walk will be a huge event for the region. The world’s eyes will be focused on Niagara Falls. But while…
This is old news, but I still wanted to post the links. From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda’s wire-walk across Niagara Falls will be free to the public in both the U.S. and Canada. But only 4,000 free tickets will be available on the U.S. side, and you will have to be ready at your…
From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda will make money when he walks across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The Seneca Niagara Casino paid him to practice there this month, and ABC-TV will pay him to walk over the falls next month. The Canadian government also will make money. It aims to rake in nearly $200,000…
From the Buffalo News: We understand Nik Wallenda’s desire to wire walk across Niagara Falls without a tether. We really do. The thrill of performing and watching a death-defying stunt becomes a bit less thrilling when it’s not actually “death defying” because the daredevil is basically dragging a leash to keep him from accidentally plummeting…