Charles Blondin first made the aerial trip across the Niagara gorge in 185 and thousands watched spectacular stunt shown here. He even stopped in the (...)

Original Toronto Star caption: Charles Blondin first made the aerial trip across the Niagara gorge in 185 and thousands watched spectacular stunt shown here. He even stopped in the middle cooked an omelette and ate it. Arturo the Great is trying to persuade officials to let him cross. First time he worked above water was 18 years ago when he crossed the Danube