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ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2012) – Nik Wallenda, the 7th generation high-wire walker of the world-famous Wallenda Family, is attempting to get official permission from the Canadian Government to walk across Niagara Falls in June 2012.

Why do they risk their lives for the public and what kind of lives do they really live? 

This week, we explore the amazing world of Daredevils: Why do they risk their lives to entertain the public and what kind of lives do they really live. Nik Wallenda, the “King of the Highwire” is the 7th generation of the famous Wallenda family and he tells us of his life and upcoming history-making events, [...]