Karl Wallenda Tribute

Watch in horror as sadly, Karl Wallenda Falls to his death in  Puerto Rico, on March 22, 1978

Then watch as over 30 years later, Nik Wallenda and mother Deliah Wallenda honor Karl in the same walk.

Picture of The Day: July 19, 2012



                   Nik Wallenda steps over his mother, Delilah Wallenda, in his famous walk in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This wasn't any ordinary walk for Nik, nor was it another one of his famous record breaking stunts. This was a tribute to his Great-Grand Father Karl Wallenda, who died doing the same walk on  March 22, 1978. Although Karl's death was at the fault of a poor set up, this walk was still very touching and scary for the whole family. Nik's father Terry takes a lot of the blame for Karl falling as he wasn't there to set up the equiptment proparally for the walk. As proven by Nik's show, Beyond Niagara, it was the poor set up that caused Karl to fall to his tragic death. Terry was strongly persistent when saying he didn't want Nik to do this walk, but Nik wanted to in order to honor his fallen hero. Nik's mom wanted to attempt the walk with Nik as she thought it would be a great tribute to the man that taught her everything. Nik and Delilah walked in opposite directions during the walk. Horror was brought majorly towards the end of the walk as Nik slipped and almost had the same fiat as Karl. Nik mantained his balance and finished the walk. When he finished he pointed up to honor his fallen great grand father. Nik also kneeled at the exact spot Karl fell. This walk was truly a huge tribute to greatest tightrope walker that inspired Nik Wallenda. Without Karl's inspiration, Nik would have never been the King of The High Wire.

Amazing Picture

Check out this amazing picture Nik posted on his Twitter earlier today! It shows him starting his journy across the great Niagara Falls!

Picture of The Day: July 16, 2012

                This picture is of Nik as he did a practice walk in preperation for the Falls. However this wasn't a normal practice walk. This was over Baltimore Harbor. Nik almost fell here but he regained his consotration and gained his balence and finished the walk. As usual Nik was not scared even though everyone else was. But who wouldn't be scared after a similar sitiuation occured to his Great-Grand Father Karl Wallenda and lead to his death.

Nik Wallenda Signing



Wallenda at his apperance




Wallenda Crosssing Niagara Falls, June 15, 2012

Daredevil Tight Rope Walker Nik Wallenda did his first autograph appearance on the U.S. side of the Falls 2 days after the walk at the Factory Outlet Mall on in Niagara Falls, New York. Hundreds of fans came to meet their hero as they flocked the signing. Unfortunately, security was very tight and only aloud Nik to stay for his scheduled hour and a half. He signed provided 8x10 and other items people brought. Some unique pieces were Newspaper articles, Paintings, posters, and t-shirts. For those of you who don't know who Nik Wallenda is, he is 7th generation tight top walker which originated by his Great Grand Father Karl Wallenda and the Flying Wallendas. Nik Wallenda most recentally crossed the world famous Niagara Falls on a 2-inch wire (Only 3 pennines wide!). Unfortunally I arrivied at the signing late and was unable to get a signature. However, I manged to get one of the 8x10 He was signing, unsigned. I hope I eventaully get to meet Mr. Wallenda as he is a very great guy and very inspirational. Here's the 8x10 he was signing: