Circus performer up high (9,6)

I believe the answer is:

tightrope walker

(Other definitions for tightrope walker that I've seen before include "Funambulist'" , "As one taking highly risky steps" , "Circus performer" , "Charles Blondin, perhaps" , "circus act" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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