Niagara Miracles Myths and Magic: mmerse yourself in the wonder and beauty of Niagara Falls in this film from Academy Award-winning director Kieth Merrill. Here, Merrill explores not just the history of the falls but the tales passed... read more read more... from generation to generation about the powerful force of nature. Learn about Annie Taylor, the 63-year-old woman who went over the falls in a barrel (and lived to tell about it); the Great Blondin, who crossed the falls on a tightrope; and more.