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High Wire Act

A slang term for a highly risky venture, project, or investment. See also: Risk lover.
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What sets it apart is it's unique mix of ballet alongside acrobatics, juggling, tightrope walking, trampolines rings of fire and the pinnacle of it all - a ballerina doing a pirouette on a dancers head.
A new take on Swan Lake; It's a highlight of the ballet repertoire but a new production of Swan Lake is like no other - it features some amazing acrobatic feats. Dave Owens enjoys a preview
What sets it apart is it's unique mix of ballet alongside acrobatics, juggling, tightrope walking, trampolines, rings of fire and the pinnacle of it all - a ballerina doing a pirouette on a dancer's head
New take on Swan Lake; Leaving audiences stunned wherever it's played, the Guangdong Acrobatic Troupe of China's dazzling version of Swan Lake is ballet, but not as we know it. Dave Owens found out more
Summary: A man has broken a Guinness World Record for tightrope walking after living above Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium for 60 days.
Chinese tightrope walker breaks new world record
This variation of tightrope walking is done without a pole or safety harness, on a stretch of rope that is one inch wide.
BEST OF THE REST
This dangerous variation of tightrope walking sees Dean complete the crossing without the aid of a pole or safety harness, on a stretch a rope that is only one inch wide.
Do not try this at home
Tightrope walking for example, surely is a danger to life and limb.
THE BIRMINGHAM POST: Clown around
Visitors will be able to try their hand at juggling, unicycling and tightrope walking at a circus workshop while also enjoying an eagle owl flying demonstrations.
Animal magic and fun for all at centre
There will be a warm-up including yoga, Tai Chi, Capoeria and clowning, followed by the opportunity to develop skills in juggling, acrobatics, trapeze, unicycle, stilts, and tightrope walking.
Learn circus skills at the park
He took tightrope walking to new heights with just a thin strip of material between him and certain death.
High-rise stuntman's on a wing and a prayer
Anton Aderle's Family Puppet Company will be performing at Solihull Arts Complex, where the audience will see wooden figures put through their paces, performing a variety of circus feats including tightrope walking and juggling.
Mini circus fun; Solihull News ARTS COMPLEX
Unlike his predecessor, who liked nothing more than improving his appearance in front of the bathroom mirror, the adrenosexual gets his kicks speed karting, tightrope walking and wing walking.
No more preening: Meet adrenosexual man
Aishan set a national tightrope walking record at 30 metres high but unfortunately failed in his attempt at 100 metres, local media reported.
Is he a balloonatic?
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