M1 Mac Mini to MacBook Air 2013?

Hi, trying to connect my MacBook Air (2013) to my M1 Mac mini for use as an 2nd external monitor. I have 1 external monitor connected already to the Mini via HDMI so according to specs, I should be able to connect the Mini using the Thunderbolt 3 port to a USB A on the Macbook? Or does it need to be Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 3? I've seen threads that Thunderbolt to Mini Display can work, I just don't have the correct cables currently.

Any advice on connecting these two machines would be appreciated. Thanks.

Update:

Tried the Thunderbolt 3 to USB A-didn't work.

Tried HDMI to HDMI/Mini Display adapter-didn't work

Tried Thunderbolt 3 to Display Port/Mini Display adapter-didn't work