Who is Tino Wallenda | Circus Highwire Artist
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The Circus Ring of Fame Inducts Tino Wallenda
Tino Wallenda, acclaimed highwire artist and grandson of Karl Wallenda, ranks among the honorees inducted in the Circus Ring of Fame on January 17, 2010.
In 1977, Tino Wallenda walked a tightrope between the two highest points of the Coney Island Cyclone, a historic wooden roller coaster in Brooklyn, New York, to celebrate the attraction's 70th anniversary.
The Circus Ring of Fame Dignitaries unveiled a bronze plaque inscribed with Tino Wallenda's contributions to the circus arts.
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonythemisfit/ / CC BY 2.0
In 1977, Tino Wallenda walked a tightrope between the two highest points of the Coney Island Cyclone, a historic wooden roller coaster in Brooklyn, New York, to celebrate the attraction's 70th anniversary.
The Circus Ring of Fame Dignitaries unveiled a bronze plaque inscribed with Tino Wallenda's contributions to the circus arts.
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonythemisfit/ / CC BY 2.0
2010 Induction Ceremony
Circus Ring of Fame
Sunday, January 17, 2010
St. Armands Circle Park
Sarasota, Florida 34236 USA
Circus Ring of Fame
"In American circus history, Wallenda is one of the most famous, if not the most famous name. Their accomplishments are legendary and their feats are unmatched. And Sarasota has always been their home. There are so many circus people in this area that around here, you could be next to a Wallenda at the supermarket and never know." -Pedro Reis
Tino Wallenda in the News
- Local performer inducted into Circus Ring of Fame - The Observer Group
- Tino Wallenda, of The Flying Wallendas, was honored during the Jan. 17 ceremony at St. Armands Circle.
Walking the Straight And Narrow: Lessons in Faith from the High Wire
By Tino Wallenda
Tino Wallenda Tino shares 30 lessons in faith learned from his years of walking the high wire.
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jlbedryk
Jul 1, 2011 @ 11:23 am | delete
- Amazing! Hopefully I'll be in the Circus Ring of Fame someday. :)
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d-artist
Nov 10, 2009 @ 9:21 am | delete
- oh my goodness this is great! ....5*
my mother was a godmother to one of the Wallenda children in the late 30's(I have no idea who) here is my mom's website http://www.homestead.com/trapezemicky2/
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JaguarJulie
Nov 2, 2009 @ 7:47 am | delete
- Congratulations and applause to Tino Wallenda! Bravo.
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