“There are no rules. There are no recipes.” – Philippe Petit World-renowned high-wire artist Philippe Petit rehearses his signature moves at SLAM in Brooklyn. Directed by Sandro Shot on Nikon D7000 in 1080p/24 Used Nikkor lenses: AF-S 14-24/2.8G, AF-S VR 18-105/3.5-5.6G, AF 20/2.8, AF-S 24/1.4G, AF 28/1.4, AF-S 50/1.4G, AF-S VR 70-200/2.8G II, AF-S 85/1.4G, AF-S VR 300/2.8G II, AF-S VR 400/2.8G Microphone: Rode ROSVM Stereo Videomic Photos of Philippe from the same shoot: nikonusa.com/?d7000 Music by J. Ralph Edited by The WhiteHouse Philippe Petit, universal poet laureate of the high wire was born in France and took his first steps on the wire at age 16. He learned everything by himself while being expelled from five different schools. Performing on five continents, he taught himself Spanish, German, Russian and English and developed a keen appreciation for architecture and engineering. Using his wire to extend the boundaries of theater, music, writing, poetry and drawing, he has become and inimitable High-Wire Artist.