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Life on a Wire

Name: Life on a Wire
Released: 2011

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2011-2011
1 Season
Discovery Channel
Documentary

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Nik Wallenda comes from seven generations of daredevils and famous circus family 'The Flying Wallendas'. Nik is a daredevil for the 21st Century and along with his dad, who supervises the rigging and safety, he performs death-defying stunts. We follow his whole family (mom, dad, wife, kids) as they engineer and execute their life's passion.

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Erendira Wallenda

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Nik Wallenda

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Delilah Wallenda

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Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Wed, Jun 22, 2011

Nik Wallenda attempts to break two world records at Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island - the highest and the longest wire walks of his career. The boiling heat of the Bahamas proves to be too much for one member of the family, and Nik faces a hard choice.

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