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Jim Decker of the Human Cannonball Crusaders

Location: Ohio State Fair,717 E 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211

Jim Decker of the Human Cannonball Crusaders balancing on the high wire, Ohio State Fair 2019
Jim Decker of the Human Cannonball Crusaders balancing on the high wire, Ohio State Fair 2019
Jim Decker of the Human Cannonball Crusaders balancing on the bicycle on the high wire, Ohio State Fair 2019
Jim Decker of the Human Cannonball Crusaders balancing on the bicycle on the high wire, Ohio State Fair 2019

Were you ever afraid of heights? How did you get into this?

I was never afraid of heights. I saw an amateur circus in my home town when I was thirteen years old. I saw the high wire act and decided I wanted to do that. The next year I was in the high wire act.

Have you done it consistently since that time?

I have taken a few breaks. I worked construction. That is what I still do in my off time.  These are the two jobs I have done since I graduated high school and I still do them.

How high was the high wire?

20 feet.

Did you have a net?

No net and no safety devices.