Dev Sherman

Dev Sherman

Stats
Age
31
Height
172cm
Ethnicity
Indian
Skills
  • Bachata Dancer
  • Cricket
  • Improvisation
  • Language - Conversational French
  • Professional Magician
Dev is an Auckland-based actor and magician.

He began his artistic journey as a magician, later training at Kacie Stetson Studios to enhance his stage presence. This led to a deep passion for acting, which he now pursues alongside magic.

As an actor, Dev has appeared in numerous TVC campaigns, played Rishabh in Kamasutra Chronicles (2022), and had a guest role on Shortland Street.

As a magician, he has performed on Penn & Teller: Fool Us (Las Vegas), The Project NZ, and written, produced, and starred in the award-winning The Something Magic at the 2024 Auckland Fringe Festival.


Experience

Theatre
2021 Kamasutra Chronicles - Basement Theatre Role: Rishabh Production Company: Patralekhika Productions
2020 The Something Magic #1 - Magic Showcase Role: Self
2020 The Something Magic #2 - Magic Showcase Role: Self
2019 The Magic Within - One Man Magic Show Role: Wrote & Performed Production Company: Auckland Fringe
TVC
2023 KFC Super Rugby Role: Mates sharing KFC Production Company: Film 360
Director: Josh Frizzell
Training
2021 Kacie Stetson Screen Acting, Audition Technique, Script Analysis Role: Actor
2016 Advanced and Long Form Improv Role: Actor
2015 Character & Narrative - Level 1 Improv Role: Actor
2014 Introduction to Improv - Level 1 Role: Actor
Television Series
2020 Penn & Teller: FOOL US - S7 Ep2 Role: Self (Magician)
2020 Special Guest on The Project NZ Role: Self Production Company: THREE