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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Philippe Petit for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Philippe Petit, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Philippe Petit or any other speaker of your choice.

What are the speaker fees for Philippe Petit

Speaking fees for Philippe Petit, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Philippe Petit are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Philippe Petit, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Philippe Petit speak about?

Philippe Petit is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Business, Creativity, Innovation, Inspirational, Motivational, Music

Who is Philippe Petit's agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Philippe Petit for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Philippe Petit for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker's or celebrity's engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event's completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Philippe Petit or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you're looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you're in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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Philippe Petit Biography

Philippe Petit, a distinguished high wire artist, was born in France and began his wire-walking journey at the age of 16. Self-taught and expelled from five schools, Petit mastered several languages including Spanish, German, Russian, and English, fostering a deep appreciation for architecture and engineering. His multifaceted talents extend into theatre, music, writing, poetry, drawing, magic, and even engineering, making him a unique figure in the performing arts.

On August 7, 1974, Petit famously performed a high wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, an unauthorized feat that involved making eight crossings above the city. This event is detailed in his book "To Reach the Clouds," which served as the basis for the Academy Award-winning documentary "Man on Wire" and the feature film "The Walk," directed by Robert Zemeckis. Petit's artistic pursuit has seen him perform over 100 times internationally in cities like Paris, Tokyo, and Jerusalem. He has also been an artist-in-residence at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City for over three decades.

Petit has authored ten books, including "Why Knot? How to Tie More than Sixty Ingenious, Useful, Beautiful, Life-Saving, and Secure Knots!" and "Creativity: The Perfect Crime." His latest endeavor, the Rapa Nui Walk, involves a high wire walk on an inclined cable at Easter Island, paying tribute to the Rapa Nui culture. Philippe continues to teach through his series of high wire master classes, "Tightrope! An Exploration into the Theatre of Balance."

In addition to his wire-walking career, Petit engages in a variety of activities including close-up magic, lock-picking, 18th-century timber framing, and chess. He shares his rich experiences from a life of diverse pursuits like pickpocketing, barn building, and bullfighting. He frequently addresses themes of passion, creativity, risk-taking, and meticulous preparation, which resonate in both personal and professional contexts.

Petit's keynotes like "On the High Wire" and "Creativity for the Fanatic" blend his storytelling skills with practical insights, making his sessions impactful. His ability to engage deeply with his audience has established him as a sought-after speaker in various circles, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with tenacity and intuition.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

Philippe Petit Speaking Topics

Creativity for the Fanatic: A Confession by an Outlaw
Don't Be Afraid: Creativity, Tenacity, Motivation & the Pursuit of Excellence

Sharpening the Mind: The Intellectual Risk & Architecture of Rebellion

On the High Wire: An Unusual Approach to Risk Management

Philippe Petit Videos

Russell shares a scotch with high-wire legend Philippe Petit
Philippe Petit: One Man Show - Philosophy on Life
Why You Should Value Your Mistakes, with High-Wire Artist Philippe Petit

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Philippe Petit Books

The Walk: Previously published as To Reach The Clouds
Creativity: The Perfect Crime
Why Knot?: How to Tie More than Sixty Ingenious, Useful, Beautiful, Lifesaving, and Secure Knots!
Man on Wire
To Reach the Clouds
To Reach the Clouds : My High Wire Walk Between the Twin Towers

FAQs on booking Philippe Petit

How do I book Philippe Petit to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Philippe Petit for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Philippe Petit, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Philippe Petit or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Philippe Petit

Speaking fees for Philippe Petit, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Philippe Petit are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Philippe Petit, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Philippe Petit speak about?

Philippe Petit is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Business, Creativity, Innovation, Inspirational, Motivational, Music.
Where does Philippe Petit travel from?

Philippe Petit generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Philippe Petit’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Philippe Petit for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Philippe Petit for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Philippe Petit or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Philippe Petit is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity for the Fanatic: A Confession by an Outlaw, Don't Be Afraid: Creativity, Tenacity, Motivation & the Pursuit of Excellence, Sharpening the Mind: The Intellectual Risk & Architecture of Rebellion and On the High Wire: An Unusual Approach to Risk Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Philippe Petit for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Philippe Petit generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Benjamin Zander, Robin Crow, Ken Burns, John Wood and Robert Kriegel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Philippe Petit for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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