• Two world records are within Wallenda’s reach. He could break the record for the high-wire walk with the steepest incline and the highest walk while blindfolded.

  • Two screens-within-a-screen during the walk between Marina City’s towers. Discovery Channel viewers will see Wallenda on one screen and commercials on the other.

  • Five miles of electronic cable.

  • Ten-second delay between what is happening live and what Discovery Channel shows.

  • Several condominium units are being used to secure some cables and the television production company, Peacock Productions, had to negotiate with each owner individually.