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PHOTOS: Nik Wallenda completes Chicago high-wire stunt

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Monday, November 3, 2014
Daredevil Nik Wallenda begins his tightrope walk uphill at a 15-degree angle from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda finishes his tightrope walk uphill at a 15-degree angle, from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building.
The shadow of daredevil Nik Wallenda is cast against the West Marina Tower as he begins his tightrope walk uphill at a 15-degree angle.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, left center in red, makes his tightrope walk uphill at a 15-degree angle.
Crowds begin to gather on Chicago's W. Wacker Dr. before daredevil Nik Wallenda begins his tightrope walk.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, steps out on the wire backwards, for a live television show before his tightrope walk uphill at a 15-degree angle.
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