How do they work? 2010-12-14 By: Jeff Cotten On: December 14, 2010 Makers Local magnets. How do they work? No one knows, it’s a miracle. Would you like a magnet? Maybe you can figure out how it works. Magnets are $1, money goes back into the general fund. Drop omegix@makerslocal.org an email for your piece of the mystery.