PHOTO GALLERY: Li Wei takes flight at the Ca' d'Zan

Li Wei meets and talks with his team before going up in the air.

Wei’s crew attach the dragon kite’s tail to his body.

A substantial crowd gathered on the grounds of the Ringling to witness Wei’s performance.

Li Wei ascending by crane in mid air in front of the Ca' d’Zan

Flying and imitating the movement of a dragon kite, Li Wei is perched in the sky above the Ringling grounds.

Li Wei opens up his trademark smoke canisters to add a billowing affect of color and wind.

Li Wei tenses up so his photographer can capture his flight at the right angle.

Li Wei descends via crane to the ground after a round of photographs.