Prop: A coconut, a nail, 2 identical kerchiefs, wax.
MAGIC:
This is an ideal stage trick. Borrow a kerchief from a lady spectator sitting in the first row. Show it to the audience and say, "Now I am going to burn this kerchief out of the ashes". Then burn the kerchief to ashes and say, "I have tried this magic at least ten times, but unfortunately each time I have failed to get back the kerchief. However I will try again.
The owner of the kerchief will look worried, which will add to the fun. Take the ashes in your hands and rub over a coconut placed on the table. Mutter the magic word 'Zee Boom Ba' and break the coconut into half. Presto! The kerchief appears between the two halves of the coconut, which makes the owner breathe again.
SECRET:
Although this is an ideal trick, some preparation is necessary. Collect two identical kerchiefs first. Take a coconut and make a hole at the extended calyx of coconut, with a sharp nail. Push one kerchief into the coconut through the hole and seal it with wax. Before beginning the show, give the second kerchief to your lady assistant who sits in the first row innocently and gives you the kerchief. Make sure that she doesnot give her own kerchief instead of yours!