Nik Wallenda, King of the Highwire and seventh generation descendent of the legendary Wallenda Family acrobatic troupe, is on a mission to bring his death-defying skills to a 21st century audience. On the heels of his latest unprecedented stunt -- an attempt at a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls on June 15 -- SCIENCE will premiere an all-new six part series, Danger by Design, which documents Nik and his family as they create spectacular acts that cheat death through science, skill and discipline.
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Reality
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Helicopter Hang
Episode 1x06; Jul 2, 2012
Nik and team travel to Branson, Missouri where he attempts a stunt in which he hangs down from a high-flying helicopter using only his mouth and a specially-fitted prosthetic. Midair acrobatics, a first for Nik, put the family on edge.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x06: Helicopter Hang | Jul 2, 2012 | |
| 1x05: Zip Line, Ferris Wheel Walk | Jul 2, 2012 | |
| 1x04: Exploding Box, Return to Puerto Rico | Jun 25, 2012 |
Cast
Extra Details
Also known as:
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Danger by Design (
United States)
- Life on a Wire