Nik Wallenda raises Chicago stakes: He'll walk that tightrope blindfolded

Because teetering on a wire high above the ground isn't daring enough, Nik Wallenda announced on Friday that he'll do his next death-defying stunt blindfolded.

For the first part of the tightrope crossing, Wallenda will walk two city blocks -- from the Marina City's west tower to the Leo Burnett Building at more than 50 stories high above the Chicago River.

He will then put on the blindfold for the second part of the stunt, as he goes from the Marina City's west tower to the east tower.  Dozens of cameras will be positioned across the city and on helicopters to capture every step as Wallenda attempts to cross one of the windiest sections of Chicago. Discovery will air it all on Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda,  7 p.m. ET on Nov. 2.

The walk will be hosted by NBC News’ Willie Geist, Natalie Morales and The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore.

“This has been a dream of mine and something that I’ve been practicing for awhile,” assures Wallenda, 35.

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