Episode 194 - The Tight Wire Artist

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Australian born Con Colleano, born Cornelius Sullivan, is today recognised as the world’s greatest tight wire artist. This is the story of Con and his talented circus family.Sources and linksMarj Howland, Deb Hestcott and Mark St Leon for their assistance.https://collections.artscentremelbourne.com.au/#details=ecatalogue.121247https://collections.artscentremelbourne.com.au/#details=ecatalogue.121276Con Colleano Movie c1939 - Circopediahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xb0eZtCFhA&ab_channel=NFSAFilmshttps://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/the-colleano-heart/

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