Can I connect an older larger iMAC to my new iMAC and use it as a monitor?

I am very happy with my new 21.5" new iMAC.
However, I may keep my older 24" iMAC if I can get a way to use it as an additional monitor for my Photoshop work.
Is it possible, then to use the older, larger iMAC as a secondary monitor, the computer controlling the whole set up would be the new 21.5" iMAC with its 12 GB RAM?
If so, what is the procedure and way to connect both?
Thanks in advance.

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You would need to find a 3rd party dispay extender app to accomplish this. The results may or may not be acceptable to you.
http://www.macworld.com/article/1156288/imac_second_monitor.html

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