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Join Nik Wallenda and his family as they create spectacular acts that cheat death through science, skill and discipline.

Documentary · 2012 · 43 min

Starring Nik Wallenda

EPISODE 1

The Bahamas

Before his historical attempt at Niagara, Nik Wallenda seeks to break the world record for the highest bicycle ride on a wire at Atlantis Paradise Island. Later Nik's father is rushed to the hospital leaving Nik wondering if he can still perform safely.

42 min · Jun 17, 2012
EPISODE 2

Sway Poles & Motorcycle Ride

Nik Wallenda and his team go to Santa Cruz where they must engineer a motorcycle to spin 360 degrees around a wire with Nik aboard and his wife Erendira on a trapeze underneath. Unlike Nik's solo stunt at Niagara Falls, this time two lives are at stake.

42 min · Jun 17, 2012
EPISODE 3

Wheel of Death

Nik battles harsh wind in Atlantic City as he attempts to perform the Wheel of Death over the rooftop of the Tropicana Hotel, 28 stories high. Just like on the wire at Niagara Falls, one slip on the giant, rotating axle means certain death for Nik.

42 min · Jun 24, 2012
EPISODE 4

Exploding Box, Puerto Rico

Niagara Falls isn't the only famous stunting destination Nik Wallenda tries to master. He travels to Puerto Rico to recreate the wire walk where his great-grandfather Karl fell to his death.Then emotions fly when Nik's mom wants to join him on the wire.

42 min · Jun 24, 2012
EPISODE 5

Zip Line, Ferris Wheel Walk

From walking across Niagara Falls to crawling inside an exploding box, Nik Wallenda performs many career firsts. After attempting to descend down a zipline into a shallow pool while on fire, he returns to Santa Cruz to walk atop a moving Ferris wheel.

42 min · Jul 1, 2012
EPISODE 6

Helicopter Hang

Nik Wallenda is often surrounded by helicopters while performing wire walks, like at Niagara Falls and in the Bahamas; in Branson, Missouri he wants to perform on a trapeze underneath a helicopter 250 feet high, attempting to hang by only his teeth.

42 min · Jul 1, 2012

Nik Wallenda

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