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Philippe Petit
| French tightrope walker Date of Birth: Country: France |
Biography of Philippe Petit
IntroductionPhilippe Petit, a French high wire artist, gained worldwide fame for his incredible tightrope walking stunts, such as crossing between the Twin Towers of the now non-existent World Trade Center in New York City.
His extraordinary feats captured the attention of millions and made him a household name.
Early Life and Passion for Magic
Philippe Petit was born in in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France.
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His father, Edmond Petit, was a former pilot and writer. From a young age, Philippe was fascinated by magic and all things mysterious. Although he wasn't particularly studious, he enjoyed performing tricks for his classmates and was expelled from five different schools within a year.
The Beginnings of a High Wire Artist
At the age of 16, Petit took his first steps on a tightrope. He found the activity so captivating that he began inventing his own tricks,