Entry No. 25 — the Louisville file — filed under: weird-monument

Harry Collins Magician Memorial at Cave Hill Cemetery

A life-size bronze statue sculpted by Barney Bright depicting Louisville's premier magician—and official corporate illusionist for Frito-Lay—standing beside his tomb in a tuxedo holding a deck of cards.

The move: Drive along the winding arboretum paths of Cave Hill Cemetery to Section 33 to view the lifelike memorial up close while uttering his signature magic word, 'Frito-Lay!'

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Where: 701 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Atlas Obscura · Wikipedia

last checked: 2026-07-21