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Each Saturday, leaving from the top of Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and arriving atop the Skylon Tower, Jay will complete the longest and highest skywalk ever performed outside of China. If that was not enough, Jay will perform daily skywalks between the Resort and the Hilton Hotel. Jay Cochrane holds six World Records for skywalking, outdoor highwire walks between free standing structures or natural wonders. In 1995, he spellbinded the world by skywalking 1,340 feet above the Yangtze River between the canyon walls of Qutang Gorge, almost half a mile apart. Since then, he has mesmerized with walks over Shanghai, Taiwan, Toronto and Tampa - to name a few. Cochrane, born in Canada, will bring the same magic to Niagara Falls, Canada. Beginning June 17, 2005, through Labor Day, with Niagara Falls as his backdrop, Jay will skywalk over 20 miles on cables during the eleven-week engagement, featuring the two separate skywalks. The "Skylon Tower Skywalk" will begin at a height of 400 feet atop the Niagara Fallsview Casino. Traversing a distance of 1,800 feet, Jay will step off the wire on top of the Skylon Tower, more than 600 feet high. The longest skywalk in North American history will require 40 to 50 minutes to complete. Jay's performance will be remarkable, set to music as he talks to the crowd below from the wire. He will continue with skywalks on this cable each Saturday (weather permitting) until Labor Day. Sunday through Friday, Jay will skywalk a distance of 650 feet between the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and the Hilton Hotel, 400 feet above the ground, Jay's twice daily skywalks will captivate on their own merit. Over the 71 days Jay performs this skywalk, he will travel more than 17 miles and spend almost 3 days in total time on the wire between the hotels. On June 14th, Jay performed a dress rehearsal for the media and invited guests. In 25 minutes, he completed the first skywalk between the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and the Hilton Hotel.On July 17th, Jay completed the Skylon Tower Skywalk to accomplish the longest skywalk in North American history. He will perform the Skylon Tower Skywalk for the final time on Labor Day weekend to finish the summer of performances in Niagara Falls. |
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| Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort hosted the "Jay Cochrane Summer Kick-Off Party" in its main valet entrance area on Fallsview Boulevard. The invitation-only event featured live entertainment, a barbecue and a unique wirewalking challenge for charity. Members of the media and local dignitaries had the chance to take a very quick wirewalking lesson from Cochrane before walking a special wire strung close to the ground. The longer the walk, the more money the casino's Cares Foundation donated to charity. Over $30,000 was raised for charities including the Tender Wishes Foundation of Niagara Falls, United Way, and others! | ||||||||||||
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