Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Michael learned to walk the wire at the age of nine. As a student, Michael was involved in the Sarasota Sailor Circus. In 1999 the Wallenda family invited him to travel and perform with them. His achievements include performing three person and seven person pyramids. In 2001 he performed an eight person pyramid for the Guinness Book of World Records in Japan. He has traveled all around the world performing and rigging. His most recent performances include Circus Sarasota and "Hephaestus: A Greek Mythology Circus Tale" in Chicago.