Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130528:08:43:00
A high-wire performer takes on a challenge at staggering heights. that may be too daunting even more him. for him. 41-year-old aisikaier is a sixth generation performer. a master in the ancient chinese art of high-wire walking known as dowaze. he started training at the age of six and performs across his native china without a safety harness. >> translator: it's not exciting if you put on a safety belt. no dowaze performer would use insurance methods. for those of us who walk the tight rope, if you get up there, you succeed. if you fail, then god bless you. you might die.