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2 unusual facts about Philippe Petit


Aquarius Festival

Also appearing were the South African pianist Dollar Brand (later known as Abdullah Ibrahim), and tightrope walker and unicyclist Philippe Petit, who gained worldwide fame the following year by walking between the rooftops of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center.

Baryshnikov Arts Center

In April 2007 a live music radio broadcast was launched with a performance by Henry Butler, and in February 2009 a film and discussion series opened with a screening of Man on Wire and guest Philippe Petit.



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