Two Canadian Icons Come Together to Announce Ticket Offers and Guinness World Record(TM)
TORONTO, Sept. 25 /CNW/ – Cirque du Soleil contortionists from KOOZA, the latest touring show, attempted to set a new Guinness World Record(TM) for the Highest Circus Act ever performed today at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower. This feat was performed in the CN Tower’s Glass Floor observation deck, 342 meters above the ground. The four minute act by a trio of contortionists will be confirmed on October 3rd by Guinness World Record(TM) officials. KOOZA, the latest Cirque du Soleil touring production celebrates its longest run in Toronto and is currently playing under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau at the Port Lands through October 21st.
To crown this unique feat, Cirque du Soleil and CN Tower are offering great savings. Every guest purchasing a ticket at the KOOZA Box Office at the Port Lands will receive a voucher to purchase CN Tower Total Tower tickets for only $25 (taxes included)(*). CN Tower guests will receive a voucher for a 25% discount on a KOOZA ticket(xx).
Toronto artist Bill Wrigley has created a large (50′ x 34′) and colorful KOOZA mural on the CN Tower grounds that can be seen from the CN Tower’s Glass Floor. Bill has specialized in professional mural painting for over 25 years and is recognized in Canada as one of its leading artists in the field. For information, visit www.billwrigley.com.
CN Tower
Standing tall as the defining landmark of Toronto is the CN Tower, Canada’s National Tower. At 553.33 meters (1,815ft 5in), it is the World’s Tallest Freestanding Tower and an engineering and architectural triumph designated a Wonder of the Modern World. With breathtaking views from three observation levels, attractions, shopping and the award-winning 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, the CN Tower is a world-class entertainment and dining destination and must-see Toronto attraction. www.cntower.ca
(*)Total Tower Ticket includes Look Out, Glass Floor and Sky Pod levels, Himalamazon and The Height of Excellence film. Retail value $35.11 including taxes. Offer expires November 30, 2007. May not be combined with any other offer. Offer subject to change and availability. Voucher has no cash value. Maximum 4 tickets per voucher.
(xx) Category 2 or 3. This offer is available online only.
For further information: Carrie Sager, Flip Publicity (For Cirque du Soleil), (416) 533-7710, ext. 224, carrie@flip-publicity.com; Irene Knight, CN Tower, (416) 601-4729, iknight@cntower.ca; Kate White, Guinness World Records, +44 (0)20 7891 4517, Kate.White@guinnessworldrecords.com
NOTE: This Press Release has been edited, visit CNW’s Website to see the full version.
{ SOURCE: CNW Telbec, SEP.25.2007 }
