Sure-footed circus performer (9,6)

I believe the answer is:

tightrope walker

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

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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