1 EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements 33-89962 and 333-20151 of Stuart Entertainment, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 12, 1998, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Stuart Entertainment, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1997. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Omaha, Nebraska March 27, 1998