Repeat Performance by Trade Center Daredevil

The French daredevil who impressed the world in 1974 by crossing a high wire strung between the World Trade Center’s twin towers will commemorate the stunt at a benefit for artists hurt by the economic downturn that followed the Sept. 11 attacks.

Organizers of the Jan. 11 fund-raiser said tentative plans are for Philippe Petit to cross a wire strung from a balcony at the Manhattan ballroom where the event will be held.

Proceeds will benefit the New York Arts Recovery Fund, which was created after the attacks to assist struggling artists.

“We may be facing the greatest crisis for the arts in our time,” said New York choreographer Elizabeth Streb. “As artists and as New Yorkers, we have to take action to help each other and our community.