1974 Press Photo The "Oskanis" Acrobats in Munich

Act on the High Wire Across the Marienplace in Munich.Acrobatic in 50 m heights... ... were presented to the population of Munich on the week end. The "Oskanis", an artiste group, who already were an attraction last year showing a motor bike drive on top of the television serial mast, this time presented their trick on the wire on the Marienplace. On foot and with the motor bike they resched the cupola of Munich's landmark, the Frauenkirche. There, in the presence of thousands of spectators, the "tight rope walkers" demonstrated their tricks; the most impressive was a triple salto mortale on the swinging wire. OPS: Tightrope walking across the Marienplace to the cupola of the Frauenkirche.

Photo measures 6.5 x 8.75 inches.

Photo is dated 5-5-1974.

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