BRITISH magician Paul Daniels decided to return home to see out his final days after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, his son has said.

    Martin Daniels told the Sunday Mirror doctors had not said how much time the 77-year-old might have and there was “no treatment which can help him.”

    He said his father “knows things are not in his hands now and we are living in the knowledge every day is a bonus.”

    The entertainer was diagnosed with the tumor two weeks ago.

    Martin said his father had initially been taken to hospital after a fall at his home, where it was suspected he had suffered a stroke. However, after a scan the brain tumor was discovered.

    “It was devastating for all of us,” he said. “The doctors said the tumor was growing rapidly and could not be cured.”

    He added that Paul was offered radiotherapy but turned it down when he was told there was no chance it would extend his life.

    Paul Daniels’ TV career began with an appearance on talent series “Opportunity Knocks” in 1970.

    He went on to front the BBC’s “Paul Daniels Magic Show,” which ran for 15 years, and became one of the biggest stars on British TV.(SD-Agencies)