Discovery’s Nik Wallenda to Walk Chicago Tightrope Blindfolded

The Nov. 2 live event will be broadcast around the world in more than 220 countries starting at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Discovery, as well as online at SkyscraperLive.com. NBC News’ Willie Geist and Natalie Morales and The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore will host.

“I’m always pushing myself both physically and emotionally. I hope to inspire people around the world and show that the impossible is not so impossible if you set your mind to it,” said Wallenda in a statement. “This has been a dream of mine and something that I’ve been practicing for a while.”

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Dozens of cameras will be positioned across Chicago and on helicopters, capturing Wallenda’s two-part walk in the evening in one of the windiest sections of the city. First, Wallenda will attempt to walk more than two city blocks, with a 15-degree uphill climb, from the Marina City’s west tower to the Leo Burnett Building more than 50 stories above the Chicago River. The second part of the walk will have Wallenda going from Marina City’s west tower to the east tower, blindfolded.

“For both parts of the tightrope walk, I’m going to face challenges like I’ve never experienced before,” Wallenda said. “I’ll not only need incredible physical strength to complete this walk, but laser-focused concentration. I’m incredibly excited to show the world what you can do if you put your mind to it, pursue your dreams and never give up.”