In Popular Culture
- Salsa singer Marvin Santiago made constant references to Wallenda's death in a few of his songs, mostly as side comments.
- Puerto Rican Reggaeton/Rap group Calle 13 make reference to Wallenda in their song Cabe-ce-o
- The death of Wallenda's sister-in-law Rietta Wallenda is referred to in Season 3 of the AMC program Mad Men, in the episode "Love Among the Ruins".
- Wallenda's quote was used in the Movie Rounders "Like Papa Wallenda said, 'Life is on the wire, the rest is just waiting.'"
- Athens, Georgia band Drive By Truckers references the Wallendas in their song The Flying Wallendas on their 2010 CD The Big To-Do.
- Karl Wallenda is mentioned in Tom Robbins book Villa Incognito
- Folk/Alternative singer/songwriter Bill Mallonee includes references to the Great Wallenda stepping out over Tallulah Gorge in his song "Balaam's Ass" from the recording Blister Soul by the Vigilantes of Love.
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