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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.

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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.

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