<P> Nikolas `` Nik '' Wallenda ( born January 24 , 1979 ) is an American acrobat , aerialist , daredevil , high wire artist , and author . He is known for his high - wire performances without a safety net . He holds nine Guinness World Records for various acrobatic feats , but is best known as the first person to walk a tightrope stretched directly over Niagara Falls . </P>
<P> Nikolas `` Nik '' Wallenda ( born January 24 , 1979 ) is an American acrobat , aerialist , daredevil , high wire artist , and author . He is known for his high - wire performances without a safety net . He holds nine Guinness World Records for various acrobatic feats , but is best known as the first person to walk a tightrope stretched directly over Niagara Falls . </P>
who walked over niagara falls on a tightrope
who walked over niagara falls on a tightrope
Nikolas `` Nik '' Wallenda
Nikolas `` Nik '' Wallenda