Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130824:22:43:00
A high-wire performer takes on a challenge at staggering heights. that may be too daunting even 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 6 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 any safety insurance net. it loses its point if you do use one. for those of us who walk the tight rope, if you get up there, you succeed. if you fail, then god bless you. you...