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The great Wallendas form a pyramid as they do their high wire act at Palisades Amusement Park, N.J., on April 14, 1962 where they headline the King Brothers-Sells and Gray Circus. Forming the human pyramid are Herman Wallenda, 61, in front; Karl Wallenda, 57, on top; and Gunther Wallenda, in back. Waiting on the platform is Helen Baade. The Wallendas, who perform without nets or safety devices, suffered a tragic accident in Detroit in January when two members of the troupe were killed and a third paralyzed. (AP Photo)