We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated May 6, 1998, in the Registration Statement (Form SB-2
No. 333-__________) and related Prospectus of Interactive Magic, Inc. for the
registration of 2,800,000 shares of its common stock.

                                       /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina
May 27, 1998