Can I make my iMac desktop to Extend with my MacBook Pro

Can anyone help please ????
I would like to make my iMac 27" desktop to extend with my MacBook Pro 16", so when I use Logic plugins I will be able to see them on my laptop screen
Thanks in Advanced
Felix

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