The Story of Blondin
Dan Millest
26May2010
From the talk: How Can I have Faith? The true story of Blondin is a great example of what faith looks like; not just words but actions and putting your money where your mouth is. You can download the video by clicking the link here and choosing save as.
Jean-François Gravelet, better known as Blondin, was a tightrope walker in the 19th century. He is especially well known for crossing the gorge below Niagara Falls on a tightrope, 1100 feet (335 m) long, 3¼ inches in diameter, 160 feet (50 m) above the water.






