El Pulpo Magnifico is a roughly 8.5-meter-tall mobile kinetic sculpture shaped like a giant octopus. Its eight tentacles and eight eyes move, while flames shoot from its extremities. The exterior is built from reclaimed metal and repurposed objects including kitchenware.

A control panel operates its movement and fire effects, and the machine carries about 200 gallons of propane. It was built by Duane Flatmo, Jerry Kunkel, Will Startare and their crew.