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Dining with the Stars
ANNE LEE speaks with
Guinness World Records holder BLAKE WALLENDA
ANTHONY CONSILLIO photos
The definition of a circus is a talent show that’s built to astound and entertain the entire family, and The Super American Circus 2023 does just that. One of the headliners is Guinness World Records holder Blake Wallenda, a tightrope walker from the world renowned Wallenda family. He’s celebrating the three-year anniversary of a death-defying skywalk (204 feet across, 15 stories high) above Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra with no tether or net.
It only made sense to meet Blake at the top of the hotel at The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood. We dined on some of the restaurant’s popular dishes while I learned more about this incredible artist and what guests can expect to see at this magnificent show.
AL: Blake, you have an amazing family history of more than seven generations performing in the circus. How did you get your start?
BW: I was literally born into this — my family has over 300 years performing and has a total of 19 Guinness World Records. I can’t even remember the first time I walked on a tightrope. I think I was about 4 when I first performed.
There is a sense of fear, but you have to think of this as a sense of respect of the con-
(ABOVE) Grilled Asparagus ($13.50) and Truffle Mashed Potatoes ($9.95)
(RIGHT) Seared King Salmon ($43.95)
Dining with
BLAKE WALLENDA
at THE SIGNATURE PRIME STEAK & SEAFOOD
Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra
410 Atkinson Drive 36th floor, Honolulu
808-949-3636
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