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News That Inspires
Jan 08, 2026
Magic Behind Mary Poppins Music
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”

— Shunryu Suzuki

Magic Behind Mary Poppins Music

When Jeffrey Sherman came home from school in 1962, little did he know his story about receiving a sugar cube polio vaccine would inspire Disney magic. His father, Robert Sherman, transformed that simple tale into “A Spoonful of Sugar,” a song that captured the essence of Mary Poppins. “My dad looked at me and started shaking his head,” Jeffrey recalls. It’s a touching reminder of how the simplest conversation can ignite creativity, turning everyday moments into legendary tales embraced by millions. Beyond nostalgia, the spontaneous joy of creativity unfolding in the most unexpected way is what can spark magic.

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